Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied reports that he is lobbying to become the Director-General (DG) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general election.

Wike, while reaffirming his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, said he does not need to occupy any position in the campaign council to contribute to the President’s electoral success in Rivers State and the FCT.

His position was contained in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Monday.

The statement followed reports suggesting that Wike was among senior APC leaders and government officials lobbying to be appointed Director-General of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council.

Describing the reports as false, Wike said he had not discussed either the leadership or membership of the campaign council with anyone.

“I am outside Nigeria, resting and relaxing after spending over 30 days, commissioning projects, flagging off new ones and inspecting ongoing ones, especially those scheduled for commissioning in December and January next year,” he said.

The FCT minister said his priority upon returning to the country would be to continue implementing the administration’s programmes in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

He added that he would also remain focused on improving the President’s electoral prospects in Rivers State and the FCT.

“Therefore, I do not need to be the DG or even member of the Presidential Campaign Council of Mr President’s political party to contribute my quota by ensuring that he wins handsomely in Rivers State and the FCT,” Wike said.

The minister has consistently expressed support for Tinubu’s administration and has been involved in political activities aimed at strengthening the President’s support base in Rivers State and the FCT.