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Nyesom Wike
Former Rivers governor
Also known as: Wike
Biography
Nyesom Wike is one of the most combative and talked-about politicians in Nigeria: a former local government chairman who became Rivers State governor, then — while still a PDP member — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory under President Tinubu. In 2026 he also emerged on top in the PDP’s leadership war.
Read the full biography →Career history
- 1999
He was elected Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in 1999 and served two terms until 2007.
- 2007
Governor Rotimi Amaechi then made him Chief of Staff at Government House, Port Harcourt (2007–2011).
- 2011
In 2011 President Goodluck Jonathan appointed him Minister of State for Education, and from 2013 he supervised the full ministry.
- 2014
He resigned in 2014 to run for governor.
- 2015
Wike won the 2015 governorship on the PDP platform and was re-elected in 2019.
- 2022
Wike contested the PDP presidential primary in May 2022 and came second to Atiku Abubakar (237 votes to 371).
- 2023
In August 2023 President Tinubu appointed Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, even though he remained a PDP member.
- 2025
Through 2025 and 2026 the PDP split into factions — one aligned with Wike and another led by Kabiru Turaki.
- 2026
In 2026 he also emerged on top in the PDP’s leadership war.
Quick facts
Who is the FCT Minister?
Nyesom Wike, appointed by President Tinubu in August 2023.
Which party is Wike in?
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), even though he serves in the APC-led federal government.
When was Wike governor of Rivers State?
From 29 May 2015 to 29 May 2023.
Why is Wike called Mr Projects?
Because of the many roads, flyovers and buildings his administration commissioned in Rivers State.
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