Conflicting reports persist regarding Nyesom Wike’s alleged financial support for the APC in Rivers State, with party members, including the Tinubu/Shettima Grassroot Independent Campaign Council, denying receipt of funds despite claims of material support. While financial backing remains disputed, Wike’s influence as a political force is widely credited with securing APC victories in the region, with his loyalists continuing to dominate, as noted in reports by Vanguard . How Wike helped APC, Tinubu win Rivers - Okocha