Wike will not defect to APC; he is preparing to contest in 2027 and 2031 - Tonye-Cole alleges

The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Patrick Tonye-Cole predicted that former Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike is preparing the grounds for a presidential run in the 2027 and 2031 elections.

Tonye-Cole who lost the governorship race to Wike-backed Sims Fubara said he has no doubt that the Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is gearing up to contest the polls.

He made the comment when he was featured as a guest on Political Paradigm on Channels Television on Tuesday when asked about the potential of Wike defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

“I have no doubt that Nyesom Wike has a deep interest in politics moving forward, in terms of presidency or vice president.

“So, all of this is all part of his own calculation as to where he is going and what he wants to do,” he said.

Meanwhile, Wike has been rumored to likely get an appointment in President Tinubu's cabinet.