FCT Minister — FCT
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“The most powerful PDP member serving an APC federal government.”
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The most powerful PDP member serving an APC federal government. Wike's kingmaker status in Rivers and his public battles with Fubara shape Niger Delta politics through 2027.
Party
PDP
State
Rivers
Zone
South-South
Age
58
Position
FCT Minister
Education
University of Port Harcourt (Law)
Former two-term Governor of Rivers State. Appointed Minister of the Federal Capital Territory under Tinubu's administration in 2023. Remains a nominal PDP member while aligned with the federal APC government — a unique cross-party arrangement in Nigerian politics.
Chairman, Obio-Akpor LGA (1999-2004). Minister of State for Education (2011-2013). Minister of Education (2013-2015). Governor of Rivers State (2015-2023). FCT Minister (2023-present).
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