FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has attacked Peter Obi, claiming that the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate would run away to Cameroon instead of facing Nigeria’s problems if elected president in 2027.
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Wike made the remarks on Tuesday, November 10, during the Abaji Area Council Rainbow Coalition and stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. The meeting was part of his campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
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What Wike Said
Wike questioned Obi’s ability to handle the pressure of being president. He said Tinubu was making difficult decisions to address the country’s challenges, while Obi would not be able to do the same.
He also told political leaders in Abaji to prove their loyalty to Tinubu by winning votes across their wards. Wike said he would judge their performance based on the election results.
Wike’s Challenge to FCT Leaders
The FCT Minister challenged political leaders in Abuja to deliver more votes for Tinubu than Rivers State. He said he would use the same mobilisation strategy in the FCT that he used in Rivers.
Wike said, “Nobody is competing with Rivers. I don’t know what you all think. The only people who are going to compete with Rivers are the FCT. Whatever I will do there, I will do it here. So make sure you beat Rivers.”
Attack on Obi’s Interest in Flamingos
Wike also criticised Obi over reports that he was interested in watching Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, after their World Cup victory.
He urged residents not to repeat what he described as their mistake in the 2023 elections, when many supported Obi.
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