The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed rumors suggesting he might run against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) zones its presidential ticket to the South. Wike reaffirmed his commitment to President Tinubu’s administration, stating clearly that he has no plans to oppose the leader he is currently serving. Speaking in an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Saturday, Wike said, “I will not contest. Why will I contest against someone I’m working for?” Reaffirming his support for Tinubu, Wike said there was currently no strong opposition figure capable of unseating the President. “They said they would zone it to the South, let them zone first. When we get to the bridge, we will know how to cross it,” he added.