Ahoada West Political Leaders Pledge Unconditional Loyalty to Wike

The political landscape of Rivers State witnessed a dramatic consolidation of power on Sunday, January 4, 2026, as the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ahoada West Local Government Area formally declared its total allegiance to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. During a high-stakes “appreciation visit” by the Minister, party chieftains in the area signaled a historic shift, announcing that their political compass for the 2027 general elections is now firmly set by Wike’s direction.

Rejoice Otobo, the APC Chairman for Ahoada West, led the declaration, describing the Minister as the definitive guide for the state’s political future. “We await instructions from you on the 2027 elections concerning Rivers State,” Otobo told a cheering crowd, effectively dissolving traditional partisan lines. He emphasized that the community’s loyalty is not merely abstract but rooted in the tangible impact Wike has made on the region’s infrastructure and welfare, vowing that “wherever you ask us to go, there we shall go.”

In a rare display of cross-party synchronization, the local leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) echoed this sentiment of unwavering support. Ikechukwu Obuzor, the PDP Chairman for the LGA, remarked that Wike’s leadership has restored a sense of hope that had recently begun to flicker. The unified stance of both major party structures in Ahoada West underscores the Minister’s growing “Renewed Hope” coalition, which aims to bypass conventional party friction in favor of a singular political block loyal to the FCT Minister and President Bola Tinubu.

The Executive Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Council, Hon. Chita Eugene Epelle, amplified the praise, labeling Wike the “political field marshal of the South-South.” Epelle argued that the visit was far more than a routine “thank you” tour; it was a celebration of a brand of public service that resonates beyond state borders. This sentiment was bolstered by Hon. Victor Obuzor, the federal lawmaker representing the constituency, who noted that Wike’s transformation of Rivers State during his governorship remains the benchmark for his continued relevance.

Addressing the assembly, Wike maintained his aggressive posture toward the current state administration, insisting that Rivers must reclaim its lost political stature. He was blunt in his assessment of the future, stating categorically that Governor Siminalayi Fubara should not return for a second term in 2027. Wike argued that the state’s pride had been diminished by poor leadership and suggested that the “organic unity” seen in Ahoada West—where APC and PDP leaders stand on the same platform—should serve as a model for the rest of Nigeria.

The event also saw the Seyi Tinubu Support Group, led by Chidi Amadi, join the chorus of loyalty, reinforcing the link between Wike’s local influence and the President’s national re-election strategy. As the 2026 political calendar begins to heat up, the Minister’s tour of the local governments is clearly evolving from a gratitude mission into a robust mobilization of a “super-structure” designed to dominate the 2027 polls. For the people of Ahoada West, the message was clear: the Minister’s word is the final authority on the road ahead.