Wike Says Atiku, Obi Have Nothing to Offer Nigerians

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Key Takeaways

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has criticised Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, claiming they have nothing to offer Nigerians.
Wike questioned which opposition politician could challenge President Bola Tinubu in a possible 2027 presidential runoff.
He argued that Atiku and other politicians had previously been given opportunities but failed to deliver.
The minister made an allegation against a former Rivers State governor during his criticism of opposition figures.
Wike acknowledged Rabiu Kwankwaso’s popularity but questioned the voting pattern in the 2023 presidential election.
He dismissed claims that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s political future was over.
Wike disclosed that Fubara was an active member of the Rainbow Coalition, which supports Tinubu’s re-election.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, declaring that they have nothing to offer Nigerians despite having previously occupied positions of political authority.

Wike made the remarks during his monthly media chat with selected journalists in Abuja, where he also questioned which opposition politician could challenge President Bola Tinubu’s political influence in a possible presidential runoff in 2027.

The minister argued that Nigerians were already familiar with the records of some opposition figures, insisting that Atiku and others had been given opportunities to serve but failed to deliver.

Wike Questions Who Can Challenge Tinubu In A 2027 Presidential Runoff

During the media interaction, Wike described himself as a political scientist with more than a decade of experience in politics before raising questions about a possible presidential runoff in the 2027 election.

He challenged the opposition to identify the politician who could stand against Tinubu if the presidential contest proceeded to a second round.

Wike said:

I’m a political scientist and have been in politics more than a decade. Assuming there is a presidential runoff, it will be between Tinubu and who?

His remarks reflected his confidence in Tinubu’s political standing ahead of the next general election and his assessment of the opposition’s ability to mount a serious challenge.

Wike Accuses Atiku And Obi Of Failing To Deliver

The FCT minister also questioned the records of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, arguing that both politicians had previously been given opportunities but had not done enough for Nigerians.

He further criticised the former Rivers State governor, making an allegation of looting against the unnamed former governor during his remarks.

Wike also referred to the controversy surrounding Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo’s comments about Obi, using it as part of his criticism of the former presidential candidate.

In his words:

Nigerians know that Atiku and co have been given the opportunity and they did not do anything, Nigerians know that the former governor of Rivers State looted our state, Nigerians know that Obi has nothing to offer, you were there when Soludo opened a can of worms.

The minister’s comments were directed at the political records and public-service experience of the opposition figures he mentioned.

However, his statements about the former Rivers State governor and the performance of the opposition politicians remain allegations and political assessments attributed to Wike.

Wike Acknowledges Kwankwaso’s Popularity, Questions 2023 Voting Pattern

Wike also addressed the political influence of former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, acknowledging his popularity while referring to his participation in the 2023 presidential election.

The minister noted that Kwankwaso performed strongly in Kano and other northern states during the election but questioned the voting pattern behind the results.

He said:

You talk about Kwankwaso my friend, I agree that he is very popular, he ran in 2023, won Kano and the rest Northern states, who were they voting?

His remarks brought another opposition political figure into the discussion, as Wike continued to assess the possible strength of those who could challenge Tinubu in 2027.

Wike Says Fubara’s Political Future Is Not Over

Separately, Wike addressed comments suggesting that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara had lost his political future following the prolonged disagreement between both politicians.

The FCT minister dismissed the suggestion, arguing that Fubara was still young and that it would be wrong to conclude that his political prospects had ended.

Wike stated:

Governor Fubara is a young man. It will be incorrect to say that his political future is gone.

His comments offered a different perspective on the Rivers State political situation, particularly regarding the governor’s future following the disagreement between him and Wike.

Wike Says Fubara Is An Active Member Of Rainbow Coalition

The minister also disclosed that Fubara was an active member of the Rainbow Coalition, a multi-party political group supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.

According to Wike, the Rivers State governor had participated in the group’s political activities and was responsible for unveiling its candidates in the state.

Wike’s disclosure adds another dimension to the political relationship between the two Rivers State leaders, particularly in the context of the coalition’s support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.

The comments were made during Wike’s monthly media chat in Abuja on Thursday, where the minister discussed both the opposition’s political prospects and developments surrounding Rivers State politics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What did Nyesom Wike say about Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi?

Wike said Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi had nothing to offer Nigerians, arguing that they had previously been given opportunities but failed to deliver.

2. Where did Wike make the remarks about Atiku and Obi?

The FCT minister made the comments during his monthly media chat with selected journalists in Abuja.

3. What did Wike say about a possible 2027 presidential runoff?

Wike questioned which opposition politician could stand against President Bola Tinubu in a possible presidential runoff in 2027.

4. What did Wike say about Rabiu Kwankwaso?

He acknowledged Kwankwaso’s popularity and referred to his performance in Kano and other northern states during the 2023 presidential election, while questioning the voting pattern.