Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has dealt a blow to Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike’s influence, declaring that governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) remain leaders of the party in their respective states.
Tinubu made the declaration at the official reception of Governor Agbu Kefas into the APC in Jalingo, Taraba State, emphasizing his commitment to supporting Kefas’ efforts to unite and develop Taraba.
The announcement comes amid speculation about Wike’s diminishing influence, particularly after Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s conspicuous absence from a welcome party Wike hosted in Okrika, Rivers State.
Tinubu’s statement is seen as a reaffirmation of the authority of APC governors, potentially limiting the influence of godfathers like Wike
