Bayelsa PDP Backs Wike, Moves to Endorse Tinubu for 2027 Presidential Election
By Jonah Fubara, YENAGOA – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has declared its support for the party’s National Leader and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, following his endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027.
The state chapter also announced plans to endorse President Tinubu as its preferred presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections, in line with Wike’s political position.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Hon. Ikaebimo Mark, the Bayelsa PDP described Wike’s declaration of support for Tinubu, recently reiterated at the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, as a significant political statement amid evolving national political alignments.
The statement said the decision of the state chapter, under the leadership of its chairman, Hon. Chief Alabh George Turnah, Esq., MON, was intended to reaffirm its alignment with Wike’s position and mobilise party stakeholders and supporters towards a common political objective.
It added that Turnah was also leading the National Rainbow Coalition in Bayelsa State, coordinating its activities and efforts in support of Tinubu’s presidential ambition.
According to the statement, the coalition is playing a strategic role in mobilising political stakeholders and strengthening support for the President ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Bayelsa PDP urged its members, stakeholders and supporters to remain calm, united and committed as consultations and preparations for the next general elections gather momentum.
The party also called on its members to maintain mutual confidence, respect the leadership and decisions that would emerge through appropriate political processes, and remain focused amid the unfolding political developments.
