RismadarVoice Reporters
November 10, 2026
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, claiming that the former Anambra State governor would flee to Cameroon if confronted with the responsibilities of governing Nigeria.
Wike made the remarks on Tuesday during the Abaji Area Council Rainbow Coalition and Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja, where he called for support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
The minister questioned Obi’s capacity to manage Nigeria’s political, economic and security challenges, arguing that the presidency required courage, experience and a willingness to make difficult decisions.
He contrasted Obi’s leadership approach with that of Tinubu, whom he praised for confronting national challenges and taking decisions he considered necessary for development.
Wike also challenged political leaders in Abaji to demonstrate their support for Tinubu through electoral results rather than verbal assurances.
He told the area council chairman, councillors and political stakeholders that their ability to mobilise voters in their respective wards would determine the effectiveness of their political commitments.
The minister further urged FCT political stakeholders to surpass Rivers State in electoral support for the President, saying he intended to apply similar mobilisation strategies in both locations.
He criticised the choices made by some FCT voters during the 2023 elections, alleging that certain elected representatives had failed to maintain meaningful contact with their constituents.
According to him, political officeholders should be assessed by their accessibility, responsiveness and contributions to addressing community needs.
Wike also disclosed plans to meet with youths in the Federal Capital Territory on Wednesday to discuss political mobilisation and their participation in the forthcoming elections.
He expressed confidence in the Rainbow Coalition’s preparations, maintaining that the political platform would strengthen grassroots support for Tinubu.
Beyond electoral matters, the minister reiterated his commitment to addressing electricity supply challenges in Abaji.
He directed the area council chairman to intensify efforts towards restoring power and urged residents to demand accountability from political leaders seeking their votes.
Wike described the Abaji engagement as the concluding meeting in his tour of the FCT’s six area councils ahead of the elections.
His remarks about Obi represent his political assessment, rather than an independently established conclusion about the opposition candidate’s leadership abilities.
The meeting formed part of continuing political consultations and mobilisation activities ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.
