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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke now belongs to his political camp and supports President Bola Tinubu.
Wike made the statement on Friday while speaking with journalists during an inspection exercise in Abuja, following Adeleke’s recent visits to him and Tinubu.
He said the 2027 presidential election would be marked by major political alliances, with more politicians and groups expected to join the coalition backing Tinubu.
Wike also dismissed claims by some members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that they contributed to Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 Osun governorship election.
“I told you that the 2027 election would be the most in-depth election. I have told ADC who are talking about, oh, they helped Adeleke to win, they just wanted to go ahead and harvest what they never planted,” Wike said.
He said Adeleke’s visits to him and Tinubu showed where the Osun governor’s political allegiance now lies.
“So, Adeleke is fully supporting Mr President,” Wike said.
The former Rivers State governor said the political realignment was still developing, urging Nigerians to watch for more groups joining the alliance.
“And so, we went to bed last night and encouraged ourselves to continue. And the next few weeks, watch what is going to happen. You will see a larger rainbow coalition in this country supporting Mr President,” he said.
Wike also rejected suggestions that the 2027 election had already been decided.
“You will see more. And that’s why I said, the election is not concluded. It’s not concluded,” he said.
He further criticised former presidential candidate and publisher Dele Momodu over his reported support for the ADC and Adeleke.
“I don’t know where Dele Momodu will be now. Every time you see him on television, he was born in Ife thinking that will make Adeleke come to your side,” Wike said.
Wike concluded by reaffirming Adeleke’s alignment with his political camp and Tinubu.
“Adeleke belongs to us, and we all belong to Mr President. Thank you, brother,” he said.
His comments came a day after Adeleke visited him in Abuja and presented his Certificate of Return to the FCT minister.
The visit followed Adeleke’s meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented Adeleke with his Certificate of Return on Wednesday after his victory in the August 15 Osun governorship election.
Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes, while ADC candidate Najeem Salaam finished third with 17,180 votes.
Adeleke’s victory has intensified political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections, with parties and political blocs exploring new alliances.
Wike had earlier said he would have been in Osun State during the election if Tinubu wanted Oyebamiji to win at all costs.
