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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

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.

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

Is SIM contesting at all?

Greatkenny2:
you need BP meds urgently

Walahi .. see as he Dey provoke for himself ..
bitterness in action

And this one na human?

AUTHORISED AND APPROVED BY ALL SENSIBLE POLITICIANS IN RIVERS STATE.
GOD BLESS WIKE IJN AMEN.

But if Ateke dey for wike side...Trust me Fubara cant win anything especially on the ijaw Dominated LGAs.

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!

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

He can’t have him use PDP platform?

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

Fubara is the next Governor of Rivers State..

SIM should move to NDC. ASAP

Wike 0- fubara 7😂😂😂😂

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

That is a father and son business, so e no concern me.

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.

LibertyRep:
SIM should move to NDC. ASAP

Nah Which kin advise be this? He will be so dumb to move to the NDC

Hahaha why not PDP? Wike is a clown.

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.