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Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by Ofunaofu(op): 6:44pm On May 04
A former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, has been endorsed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship.


George is expected to contest the seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a crucial political move ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sources told DAILY POST that Wike settled for George after a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Monday. The meeting reportedly reviewed the political situation in the state and strategies for consolidating influence ahead of the next election cycle.


At the meeting were ex-militant leaders, including Asari Dokubo and Ateke Tom.

Our source said their attendance underscored the high-level consultations that preceded the endorsement.


George, a seasoned political figure in Rivers State, previously served as Commissioner for Works and is considered a loyalist within Wike’s political structure.

The source who witnessed the meeting said the development was part of efforts to maintain Wike’s political dominance in the state despite his current role at the federal level.

This comes against the backdrop of a protracted political crisis in Rivers State, driven by a bitter power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike.


Since assuming office, Fubara has gradually distanced himself from Wike’s influence, leading to deep divisions within the state’s political structure, including the State House of Assembly and local government leadership.

The rift has triggered a series of political confrontations, alignments, and realignments, with both camps battling for control of the party machinery and governance structures in the state.

Efforts by President Bola Tinubu to broker peace between the two camps have so far yielded limited results, as tensions continue to simmer.


According to the source, “Wike’s endorsement of George is a strategic move to reassert control and shape the political future of Rivers State ahead of 2027,” he said.

As of press time, there has been no official confirmation on the latest endorsement

https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/04/wike-picks-alabo-george-for-rivers-governorship/?utm_source=operamini&utm_medium=feednews&utm_campaign=operamini_feednews
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by Gentledove2001: 6:51pm On May 04
Hope this man wouldn't listen to the supporters of agulu president, the desperado of our time, the political prostitute of our time, the fake statistics merchant. Anyone they supports is already heading for doom.
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by Greatkenny2: 6:56pm On May 04
Gentledove2001:
Hope this man wouldn't listen to the supporters of agulu president, the desperado of our time, the political prostitute of our time, the fake statistics merchant. Anyone they supports is already heading for doom.
you need BP meds urgently
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by tophumble(m): 7:00pm On May 04
Is SIM contesting at all?
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by Odin13: 7:00pm On May 04
Greatkenny2:
you need BP meds urgently
Walahi .. see as he Dey provoke for himself ..
bitterness in action

And this one na human?
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by orisa37: 7:03pm On May 04
AUTHORISED AND APPROVED BY ALL SENSIBLE POLITICIANS IN RIVERS STATE.
GOD BLESS WIKE IJN AMEN.
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by ruggedtimi(m): 7:29pm On May 04
But if Ateke dey for wike side...Trust me Fubara cant win anything especially on the ijaw Dominated LGAs.
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by christejames(m): 7:41pm On May 04
I thought Tinupoo made each APC guvnors their leaders in their respective states abi Rivers State is not part of that agreement?




The dipso is indeed overrating himself!
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by peleson1: 7:42pm On May 04
ruggedtimi:
But if Ateke dey for wike side...Trust me Fubara cant win anything especially on the ijaw Dominated LGAs.
So all of a sudden now, woke is now in APC

His ticket in PDP has cut
Trying to push his clan in the person of Chinda for governor while pushing his son to hor
The supreme Court judgement has given him upper cut now he has suddenly rushed to APC .
Is wike in APC?
Is George Kelly in APC ?

Consensus all the way .


When we hold meetings in Abuja , wike won't be there .

Just as he was not there when fubara defected to APC
On getting to hear from her news ,he started calling that he should be stopped 😂
He was warned out rightly

You are not in APC so face your PDP
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by Sheuns(m): 7:43pm On May 04
He can’t have him use PDP platform?
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by peleson1:
christejames:
I thought Tinupoo made each APC guvnors their leaders in their respective states abi Rivers State is not part of that agreement?




The dipso is indeed overrating himself!
He is so confused now

Karma catching up with him

He is in PDP to scatter , in APC trying hard to scatter but he has been told to keep off .

All these is just gra gra

No koroba

Fubara ship has sailed since

Is wike or George Kelly in APC?
No they are not
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by Dalohad: 7:47pm On May 04
Fubara is the next Governor of Rivers State..
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by LibertyRep: 7:52pm On May 04
SIM should move to NDC. ASAP
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by Lanretoye(m): 8:03pm On May 04
Wike 0- fubara 7😂😂😂😂
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by Alex80s(m): 8:06pm On May 04
Gentledove2001:
Hope this man wouldn't listen to the supporters of agulu president, the desperado of our time, the political prostitute of our time, the fake statistics merchant. Anyone they supports is already heading for doom.
Slave
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by kaludestiny10(m): 8:16pm On May 04
That is a father and son business, so e no concern me.
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by Kam2021: 8:24pm On May 04
Wike finish work here. A master stroke of what the kalabaris have been agitating for. The Kalabaris will not leave their own when what they have been looking for has been placed at their doorstep.
Wike leeeeiii! Plus the fact that his choice is experienced and accepted by majority both high and low.Better than the incumbent in all areas.
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by Parachoko: 8:48pm On May 04
LibertyRep:
SIM should move to NDC. ASAP
Nah Which kin advise be this? He will be so dumb to move to the NDC
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by udemzyudex(m): 8:55pm On May 04
Hahaha why not PDP? Wike is a clown.
Re: Wike Picks Alabo George For Rivers Governorship by TruthsFM: 9:15pm On May 04
Ofunaofu:
A former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, has been endorsed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship.


George is expected to contest the seat under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a crucial political move ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Sources told DAILY POST that Wike settled for George after a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Monday. The meeting reportedly reviewed the political situation in the state and strategies for consolidating influence ahead of the next election cycle.


At the meeting were ex-militant leaders, including Asari Dokubo and Ateke Tom.

Our source said their attendance underscored the high-level consultations that preceded the endorsement.


George, a seasoned political figure in Rivers State, previously served as Commissioner for Works and is considered a loyalist within Wike’s political structure.

The source who witnessed the meeting said the development was part of efforts to maintain Wike’s political dominance in the state despite his current role at the federal level.

This comes against the backdrop of a protracted political crisis in Rivers State, driven by a bitter power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political godfather, Nyesom Wike.


Since assuming office, Fubara has gradually distanced himself from Wike’s influence, leading to deep divisions within the state’s political structure, including the State House of Assembly and local government leadership.

The rift has triggered a series of political confrontations, alignments, and realignments, with both camps battling for control of the party machinery and governance structures in the state.

Efforts by President Bola Tinubu to broker peace between the two camps have so far yielded limited results, as tensions continue to simmer.


According to the source, “Wike’s endorsement of George is a strategic move to reassert control and shape the political future of Rivers State ahead of 2027,” he said.

As of press time, there has been no official confirmation on the latest endorsement

https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/04/wike-picks-alabo-george-for-rivers-governorship/?utm_source=operamini&utm_medium=feednews&utm_campaign=operamini_feednews
governor Fubara will be the governorship candidate of APC.
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