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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike has debunked rumours that he may pick the presidential ticket to battle against President Bola Tinubu for the number one seat in 2027.<\/p>\n

Rumour has it that if the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, agrees to zone it\u2019s presidential ticket to the South, Wike may join the race.<\/p>\n

However, in an interview with BBC Pidgin, the former Rivers State governor said he cannot contest against his boss.<\/p>\n

Asked if he will contest if the main opposition party zones it\u2019s ticket to the South, Wike simply said, \u201cI will not contest. Why will I contest against someone I\u2019m working for?<\/p>\n

When the interviewer further asked him if he believes that President Tinubu will win the 2027 election, Wike said there is nobody in the opposition to challenge the President.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey said they will zone it to the South, let them zone first. When we get to the bridge we will know how to cross it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike has debunked rumours that he may pick the presidential ticket to battle against President Bola Tinubu for the number one seat in 2027. 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