Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reportedly established a new radio station, Majority FM 89.5, widely viewed as part of the strategic media machinery for the re-election campaign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The radio station is said to be located within the office of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, a political support group strongly aligned with President Tinubu’s administration. The development comes amid intensified political mobilisation across the South-South region, as preparations for the next electoral cycle begin to gather momentum.
A video currently circulating on social media shows Minister Wike inspecting the newly launched broadcast facility. In the footage, the former Rivers State governor is seen moving through the radio studio, examining equipment, and engaging with staff members believed to be part of the station’s operational team. The visual has since generated widespread political discussion, particularly in Rivers State where Wike remains a dominant political figure despite no longer being in office as governor.
Sources familiar with the project say Majority FM 89.5 was conceived as a strategic communication platform for the Renewed Hope movement, which has emerged as a prominent grassroots mobilisation structure supporting President Tinubu. The station is expected to play a key role in shaping political narratives, amplifying campaign messaging, and coordinating outreach activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
During the commissioning of the station, Wike was heard expressing readiness for the upcoming political contest, underscoring the scale and ambition of the operation. “This will take messages from all over the 666 units of Rivers State. We are ready for this job, we are ready for 2027,” he said, in remarks that have been widely interpreted as an early declaration of campaign preparedness.
Political analysts say the launch of Majority FM further highlights Wike’s continuing influence in Rivers State’s political landscape, even as alignments and rivalries within the state remain fluid. They note that control of media platforms has historically played a significant role in political mobilisation in the region, particularly in shaping public opinion and rallying grassroots support.
Observers also point out that the establishment of a dedicated radio station signals a more structured and aggressive approach to political communication by pro-Tinubu forces in the South-South, a region often viewed as politically competitive and crucial in national elections. By leveraging local-language broadcasts and community-focused programming, the station could serve as a powerful tool for reaching voters at the ward and unit levels.
However, the development has also raised questions among critics about the blurring of lines between public office, partisan politics, and private media ownership. Some commentators argue that the growing use of politically aligned media outlets underscores the need for strict adherence to broadcasting regulations and transparency in media operations, especially during election cycles.
As of the time of filing this report, neither Minister Wike nor the Renewed Hope Ambassadors had issued an official statement detailing the ownership structure, funding sources, or editorial direction of Majority FM 89.5. It also remains unclear whether the station has received all necessary regulatory approvals from the National Broadcasting Commission.
Despite the unanswered questions, the launch of Majority FM has already become a major talking point in Rivers State and beyond, reinforcing the sense that political actors are steadily positioning themselves well ahead of 2027. For supporters of President Tinubu, the station represents a bold step in consolidating support, while for critics, it is another sign of an increasingly heated and media-driven political contest looming on the horizon.
