Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will not support Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma’s reported ambition to become President of the Senate after the 2027 elections.
Wike made the declaration on Monday during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, amid his growing disagreement with Uzodimma and other All Progressives Congress governors over his proposed Rainbow Coalition.
According to Wike, the opposition of some All Progressives Congress governors to his Rainbow Coalition is linked to attempts to influence the next leadership of the National Assembly.
“APC in their ongoing party primaries, the governors, in their own wisdom, believe that they should be able now to put senators or House of Reps members who they will dictate to who will become the next Senate President or the Speaker,” Wike said.
He specifically accused Uzodimma, who chairs the Progressive Governors’ Forum, of pursuing the Senate presidency after his
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