Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, says he could have assisted President Bola Tinubu to secure an All Progressives Congress (APC) victory in the August 15 governorship election in Osun State if Tinubu had wanted it “at all costs.” Wike makes the claim while discussing his stance on the election.
Both outlets report that Wike is still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and frames his statement as conditional on Tinubu’s intentions. He indicates that he was not involved in efforts to influence the result, but that he would have traveled to Osun State to help if Tinubu had sought the outcome more directly.
The two reports largely align on the wording of Wike’s position and the timing of his remarks. Daily Post Nigeria adds that he is speaking during an inspection of flood-prone areas in Abuja, while the other outlet presents the same core message about how his participation would depend on Tinubu’s preference for winning.
