The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Rivers State politicians, declaring that last-minute loyalty switches and trendy political slogans will not secure power or party tickets in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.
During a thank-you visit to Omuma Local Government Area on Monday, the former Rivers State governor stressed that true political power is built on credibility, consistency, and grassroots trust, not opportunism or convenience.
According to the minister, “Power is not given freely. Politics is not a gift. Mandates are earned, defended, and protected. Nobody dashes power,” Wike emphatically stated, coining the phrase that underscored his message.
Wike clarified that his tour was purely to express gratitude to supporters, not a campaign kickoff. “I did not come here to play politics. I came here for one clear reason: to say thank you,” he said.
He added that closing the year without personally appreciating the people would have been ungrateful.
Reflecting on the 2023 elections, Wike defended his principled stance, saying it was rooted in equity, fairness, and justice.
He reminded the crowd that while President Bola Ahmed Tinubu won the presidency with strong Rivers support, the PDP dominated state-level races, proving his camp’s mobilization strength.
As active politics ramps up in January, Wike urged supporters to stay vigilant and wait for further directives from them.
“From January, politics begins. Be prepared. This is not a threat; it is a strategic reality.”
Reaffirming his unwavering alignment with President Tinubu, he said, “Whatever the President says, know that is exactly where I stand. There is alignment. There is no ambiguity,” he stated.
Wike also emphasized the need to uphold integrity and warned against breaking agreements or abandoning principles for money.
“Hard times expose character. You know who stands firm and who only shows up when food is ready,” he explained.
He reiterated his personal responsibility in political choices while thanking Omuma residents for their continued loyalty.
The minister further stressed that, “If you choose one direction or another, that is your decision. But understand this clearly: power is not for Dash.”
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