๐๐๐ง ๐ฝ๐ผ๐น๐น: ๐ช๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐, ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐
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 Wikeโs involvement in APC campaign activities despite his background in another political bloc. According to APC officials, political participation and support are protected rights under Nigeriaโs democratic system, and no law prevents any individual from campaigning for preferred candidates.
Party leaders insisted that Wikeโs actions do not violate electoral guidelines, stressing that democracy thrives when individuals freely express political choices. They added that the ministerโs support has strengthened grassroots mobilisation for the party in the FCT.
However, critics argue that the development reflects shifting alliances within Nigeriaโs 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.
