FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has accused Peter Obi of lacking the capacity to handle Nigeria’s challenges, claiming the opposition figure would flee to Cameroon rather than confront the responsibilities of the presidency.
Wike made the remarks on Tuesday at the Abaji Area Council Rainbow Coalition and Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja. He urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, praising the president for taking difficult decisions.
According to the minister, Nigeria needs a leader prepared to face hard situations rather than abandon the country when problems arise. He described the presidency as a role requiring courage, capacity and accountability, not political theatrics or public relations.
Wike told Abaji leaders he expected them to deliver votes for Tinubu in their wards. “You have told me you will vote for Tinubu. I have no problem with that. I want to see it,” he said. He specifically charged the area council chairman and other leaders to secure victory, warning that he would judge them by electoral results.
The minister said the FCT must not only match but surpass Rivers State’s electoral performance. “Nobody is competing with Rivers. 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,” Wike stated.
He also cautioned residents against repeating what he called the mistake of the 2023 elections, when voters elected candidates who later failed to maintain contact with their constituents. “You went and elected somebody you don’t know. Have you seen the person again? Has he come to address you? Has he asked you what your problems are?” he asked.
Wike disclosed that he would meet FCT youths on Wednesday to discuss political mobilisation and related issues. He expressed confidence in the Rainbow Coalition’s readiness to mobilise support for Tinubu and said arrangements for the campaign were being put in place.
The minister reiterated his commitment to addressing Abaji’s electricity problems before the 2027 elections and directed the area council chairman to intensify efforts to restore power supply. He urged residents to hold aspirants accountable for development challenges in their communities.
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