Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, saying neither has a convincing document to supply Nigerians forward of the 2027 basic elections.
Wike described Obi as missing the capability to supply credible various management, whereas accusing Atiku of failing to make significant contributions when he had the chance to serve in authorities.
The minister made the remarks on Thursday throughout his month-to-month media chat in Abuja, the place he expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s possibilities of securing re-election in 2027.
Questioning the opportunity of an opposition candidate defeating Tinubu in a presidential runoff, Wike challenged opposition politicians to determine who may realistically problem the incumbent president.
“I’m a political scientist and have been in politics for more than a decade. Assuming there is a presidential runoff, it will be between Tinubu and who?” he requested.
Taking purpose at opposition figures, the FCT minister argued that Nigerians have been aware of the information of politicians who had beforehand occupied positions of authority however have been now criticising the current administration.
“Nigerians know that Atiku and co. have been given the chance, and they didn’t do something. Nigerians know that the previous governor of Rivers State looted our state. Nigerians know that Obi has nothing to supply.
You have been there when Soludo opened a can of worms,” he mentioned.
Wike additionally acknowledged the political affect of former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, significantly in northern Nigeria, however questioned whether or not his regional reputation may translate into victory in a presidential election.
He recalled Kwankwaso’s efficiency within the 2023 presidential election, when he attracted appreciable votes in Kano and different northern states, arguing that his electoral enchantment must be assessed inside that context.
The minister’s remarks come amid ongoing political consultations, realignments and efforts by opposition events to construct a formidable coalition forward of the 2027 basic elections.
Wike has constantly declared help for Tinubu’s re-election, sustaining that opposition politicians should show a reputable document in public workplace and current a convincing various earlier than searching for Nigerians’ mandate.
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