FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against yielding to pressures to contest the 2027 election, labeling such calls a ploy to undermine President Tinubu’s re-election. During a Channels TV interview, Wike asserted Tinubu’s right to two terms and dismissed claims of unprecedented hunger under the current administration. Rooted in the Storm.
Key Points
Wike urged Jonathan to reject being used as a “crisis” tool by those who opposed him in 2015.
He unequivocally declared support for Tinubu’s two-term agenda, emphasizing stability.
Wike denied any discussion with Jonathan about supporting a 2027 presidential bid.
He dismissed former VP Atiku’s criticism of economic hardship, arguing that hunger predates Tinubu’s government.
Wike highlighted increased federal allocations to states as evidence of fiscal progress.
The minister framed opposition alarms as politically motivated and unfair to the government.
His stance reinforces his alignment with the APC-led federal government despite PDP origins.
Wike’s blunt advice reflects deepening realignments in Nigerian politics, where loyalty to power often overrides historical affiliations and public sentiment.
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