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Wike never hid support for Tinubu, says aide

Published by YuToday Staff

51 minutes ago · 1:45 readSeptember 4, 2026

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, clarifies that Wike never concealed his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-never-hid-support-for-tinubu-says-aide/ Punch Newspapers first reported the story. This YuToday briefing gathers the confirmed facts, what changed, and what to watch next.

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What we know so far

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, clarifies that Wike never concealed his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-never-hid-support-for-tinubu-says-aide/ FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, clarifies that Wike never concealed his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-never-hid-support-for-tinubu-says-aide/

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The latest reporting

Reported context includes the following: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, clarifies that Wike never concealed his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-never-hid-support-for-tinubu-says-aide/ FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s aide, Lere Olayinka, clarifies that Wike never concealed his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-never-hid-support-for-tinubu-says-aide/

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