In a firm rebuttal, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has dismissed rumors of a political partnership between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied People’s Movement (APM). Speaking to the press, Wike labeled the alliance claims as mere figments of some politicians’ imaginations.
Reports of a coalition surfaced before Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde announced his presidential bid. However, Wike clarified that the PDP had already issued a statement denying such a pact. He further emphasized that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has no record of any PDP-APM alliance, underscoring that no such agreement exists.
When questioned about Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara’s rumored party switch—initially thought to be from the APC to another party, but later reaffirmed as staying with the APC—Wike declined to comment. He noted that since he is not a member of Fubara’s party, he is unaware of any internal issues. Instead, Wike stated his preference to address matters pertaining to his own political party, the PDP.