By Stanley Onyekwere
While political tension grips Rivers State over the All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant screening process, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has flatly denied any involvement in the internal affairs of the ruling party.
Speaking on Monday during an inspection of infrastructure projects in Abuja, Wike addressed speculations linking him to the high-stakes screening exercise currently unfolding in his home state.
Despite his perceived influence over political structures in Rivers State, Wike maintained a strict boundary between his current role and the APC’s internal mechanics.
He dismissed inquiries into the screening results or the criteria used by the party to clear or disqualify aspirants.
“I’m not a member of the APC, so I don’t know what is happening in their screening,” Wike stated, emphasizing that he has no standing to comment on their administrative decisions.
Refusing to play the role of a political analyst or “native doctor,” the Minister insisted that he would not offer opinions on matters outside his immediate political constituency.
“Even if they publish the results, why would I comment? I don’t know the reasons they have,” he added.
While distancing himself from the APC’s internal paperwork, Wike was more vocal about the broader political landscape in Rivers.
He confirmed the emergence of a “rainbow coalition”—a multi-party alignment—ahead of the 2027 elections.
