Social media platforms were awash with reactions on Monday, January 26, 2026, after former Rivers State governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was spotted in the company of prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the airport.
The development came to public attention through a video shared by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to Wike, on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
The footage quickly circulated online, drawing widespread attention and sparking conversations among political observers and ordinary users alike.
The appearance followed an official announcement that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was set to embark on an international trip to Turkey.
The video captured moments at the airport shortly before the president’s departure, showing several top government officials gathered to see him off.
In the footage, Wike was seen among high-profile figures associated with the APC, including Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Other senior officials were also present, reflecting the importance of the trip and the level of coordination within the federal government.
The video further showed President Tinubu exchanging greetings and handshakes with those present before boarding his aircraft for Turkey. Still photographs from the scene, also shared online, captured the president warmly acknowledging the officials as they stood on the tarmac.
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Wike’s presence alongside prominent APC leaders immediately ignited reactions online, particularly given his political background as a leading figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his long-standing reputation as a strong political force independent of party lines.
Many users interpreted the images through the lens of Nigeria’s complex political alignments, while others viewed the gathering as a routine official engagement connected to the president’s foreign trip.
Following the release of the video and photographs, social media users flooded comment sections with varying opinions.
Kindly read some reactions below:
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