Prophet Ekong Ituen, a prominent Nigerian cleric, has declared that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, could ascend to the position of president or vice president of Nigeria within his own lifetime, attributing this claim to what he described as a spiritual revelation. The prediction, shared in a Facebook post on Monday, September 28, 2026, positions Wike among President Bola Tinubu's allies, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, as potential future presidential candidates.
Spiritual Observation Over Political Analysis
Ituen, who described the former Rivers State governor as "a formidable politician" and "an asset to Nigerian politics," said his assertion was grounded in "spiritual observation" rather than political analysis. He used the occasion to urge any politician at odds with Wike to seek an amicable resolution, writing: "Based on my spiritual observation, I urge anyone at loggerheads with him in politics to resolve issue with him amicably."
The cleric stated that he had seen the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain "heading to the presidency either as Vice President or President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in my lifetime." This forecast comes at a time when Wike is actively working to build support for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election campaign, a focus that contrasts sharply with the cleric's longer-term prediction.
Health Warning Directed at Wike
Alongside the political forecast, Ituen directed a personal message at the minister, urging him to pay close attention to his health. The cleric did not elaborate on the nature of his health concern for Wike, leaving the warning open to interpretation. This dual message—political prophecy and personal advice—highlights the cleric's engagement with the minister's public and private life.
Ituen is not new to commenting on Nigerian political figures. He has previously issued predictions and warnings involving top politicians in the country, establishing himself as a recurring voice in political discourse. His latest remarks add to a growing list of prophecies about Nigeria's political future, though they remain unverified claims for commentary and informational purposes.
Wike's 2027 Election Focus
The prediction arrives at a particularly active moment in Wike's political calendar. On September 25, 2026, Wike publicly committed to heading President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's campaign team across both the FCT and Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former Rivers State governor has consistently maintained that his immediate political goal is securing a second term for Tinubu, making the cleric's longer-term prediction a notable contrast to the minister's stated priorities.
President Tinubu is reportedly working to carve out a defined campaign role for Wike ahead of the 2027 elections. Sources familiar with the developing structure said the former Rivers governor is being positioned to coordinate campaign efforts in the state and the FCT. The arrangement is designed to leverage Wike's political network while keeping him outside the formal All Progressives Congress (APC) structure, given that he remains a card-carrying member of the PDP.
This dual-track approach—Wike's immediate focus on Tinubu's re-election and Ituen's prophecy of a future presidential role—underscores the dynamic nature of Nigerian politics. As the 2027 elections approach, Wike's political maneuvers will likely continue to draw attention, with figures like Ribadu and Akpabio also in the spotlight as potential successors. The cleric's prediction, while unverified, adds a spiritual dimension to the ongoing political calculations, urging stakeholders to consider amicable resolutions in their engagements with Wike.
