2027: Wike’s Billboards Compete with Tinubu's, Flood Abuja Streets, “Support Mr Infrastructure”
- Although it signals a different message, FCT minister Nyesom Wike's billboards have been spotted in various parts of Abuja
- Reports making the rounds recently suggested that some politicians and local contractors seeking favour from Wike erected the billboards to showcase the minister's projects in the nation's capital
- While Wike is yet to speak on the development, reports further disclosed that the billboards are competing for attention with those of President Tinubu, who is seeking a second term in 2027
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Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
On Friday, September 5, a report disclosed that for the past few months, billboards featuring Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have become a common sight on many roads in Abuja.
Source: Facebook
Wike’s billboards competing with those of Tinubu
Daily Trust reported that although the billboards do not suggest that the former Rivers state governor is seeking any political office, they have been competing for attention with those of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is expected to run for a second term in 2027.
According to Abuja Metro, Wike’s billboards primarily highlight projects he has completed or that are currently underway in the nation’s capital.
Daily Trust further revealed that most of the billboards were installed by politicians and local contractors seeking favour from Wike.
In fact, a prominent sponsor is one Suleman Chok, popularly known as “BABS,” whose billboards are located in major districts of Abuja.
Source: Facebook
Most of his billboards are captioned, “Support Mr. Infrastructure for Re-building Africa’s Fastest Growing Federal Capital,” and showcase some of Wike’s projects in the territory.
They can be found in Jahi, Kado, Maitama, Wuse, Garki, on Airport Road, and in Gwarinpa, among other areas.
See photos of the billboards here:
Wike speaks on contesting against Tinubu in 2027
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Nyesom Wike ruled out his participation in the 2027 presidential election.
During a media chat with selected journalists in Abuja on Monday, September 1, Wike revealed his stance on contesting against President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking a re-election in 2027.
Wike also spoke about his love for the PDP and revealed the possible fate of the opposition parties in the next election.
Yahaya Bello disowns APC chairmanship campaign posters
Similarly, a former governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, reacted after the APC national chairmanship campaign posters were recently seen across Abuja.
In a statement issued by its media director, Michael Ohiare, Yahaya Bello dismissed the posters, describing the move as the work of mischief makers.
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2027 presidency: Makinde’s posters flood Kano
Also, Legit.ng reported that the race for the 2027 presidential election took another new dimension on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Governor Seyi Makinde's campaign posters flood the city of Kano ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The Nigeria Youths Awareness Group Makinde 2027 (NYAG Makinde 2027) explained the reason for promoting the Oyo state governor.
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