{"id":2417,"date":"2026-10-28T14:31:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T14:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/28\/rivers-rally-shows-wikes-strength-says-apc-chieftain\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T14:31:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T14:31:55","slug":"rivers-rally-shows-wikes-strength-says-apc-chieftain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/28\/rivers-rally-shows-wikes-strength-says-apc-chieftain\/","title":{"rendered":"Rivers rally shows Wike\u2019s strength, says APC chieftain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nyesom-Wike-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Nyesom Wike\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nyesom-Wike-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nyesom-Wike-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nyesom-Wike-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.vanguardngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nyesom-Wike.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Daniel Abia<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PORT HARCOURT \u2014 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Princewill Dike, has described the turnout at Tuesday\u2019s Rainbow Coalition rally in Port Harcourt as evidence of the political influence and mobilisation capacity of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dike, who spoke at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, venue of the rally to unveil coalition candidates for the 2027 general elections, attributed the large turnout to Wike\u2019s political organisation, grassroots connections and ability to mobilise supporters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the gathering had sent a message to those questioning the level of support enjoyed by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe massive crowd at the gathering is an indication that the President has substantial political backing in the state, contrary to claims by antagonists of the FCT Minister\u2019s political influence,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The activist expressed satisfaction with the rally, attributing its success to effective planning and the commitment of supporters who turned out to identify with the political movement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He described Wike as a pace-setter, adding that the minister\u2019s political achievements and mobilisation record would be difficult for opponents to surpass.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Wike has announced that the proposed campaign rally of President Tinubu in Port Harcourt on November 7, 2026, will hold at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reacting to the announcement, Dike predicted that the presidential rally would attract a crowd comparable to that witnessed at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, expressing confidence that the venue would be filled to capacity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said the turnout at Tuesday\u2019s event had raised expectations for the presidential rally, while urging effective crowd management to prevent overcrowding and ensure public safety.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dike also expressed delight that no casualty was recorded at the coalition rally, thanking God for what he described as the successful and peaceful outcome of the gathering.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/2026\/10\/rivers-rally-shows-wikes-strength-says-apc-chieftain\/\">Rivers rally shows Wike\u2019s strength, says APC chieftain<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanguardngr.com\/\">Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Source: <\/p>\n<div class=\"nSourse\">Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT \u2014 A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Princewill Dike, has described the turnout at Tuesday\u2019s Rainbow Coalition rally in Port&hellip; 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