The All Progressives Congress has thrown its weight behind the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, asserting that the former Rivers State governor has the constitutional freedom to campaign for any candidate in any political party, regardless of affiliation.
In an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka addressed the controversy surrounding Wike’s support for APC candidates in the February 21 FCT Area Council elections.
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“If Nyesom Wike wants to go on campaigning for any candidate in any party whatsoever, he has the inherent liberty to do so.
“Wike is a citizen of the Federal Capital Republic of Nigeria who also has freedom guaranteed by the constitution.
“He has the right to support any candidate he wants,” Morka said.
The remarks come amid scrutiny of Wike’s role in the polls, which saw the APC win five of the six area councils.
