𝗙𝗖𝗧 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹: 𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝗣𝗖

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has defended the political stance of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, stating that he is constitutionally free to support any candidate of his choice ahead of the upcoming elections in Abuja.

The party made this known while reacting to criticisms from opposition figures who questioned Wike’s involvement in APC campaign activities despite his background in another political bloc. According to APC officials, political participation and support are protected rights under Nigeria’s democratic system, and no law prevents any individual from campaigning for preferred candidates.

Party leaders insisted that Wike’s actions do not violate electoral guidelines, stressing that democracy thrives when individuals freely express political choices. They added that the minister’s support has strengthened grassroots mobilisation for the party in the FCT.

However, critics argue that the development reflects shifting alliances within Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. Some opposition voices claim that such endorsements could blur party lines and create confusion among voters.

The APC, meanwhile, maintained that political collaboration across party boundaries is not new in Nigerian politics, urging opponents to focus on issue-based campaigns rather than personal attacks.