FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has launched a scathing attack on the opposition, declaring that any political platform or alliance presenting a joint ticket of compromised figures for the 2027 general election is offering Nigerians a "joint ticket of corruption." Wike made these remarks during a high-powered political engagement at a Town Hall interactive meeting with Rumueme and Apara kingdoms in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Wike specifically targeted the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, stating that they have failed Nigerians. He referenced the damning verdict passed on Atiku Abubakar by his principal, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, noting that a candidate whose monumental corruption baggage was unmasked and catalogued by no less a figure than his former boss could hardly lay claim to moral integrity.
The inclusion of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi into the equation, Wike noted, only worsened an already morally bankrupt ticket, compounding a legacy defined by self-service rather than public accountability. Wike also faulted Atiku's recent statement asking Nigerians to take any money given to them by people from the party in power, describing it as hypocritical.
Shifting focus to the broader national landscape, Wike made it clear that his ultimate political preoccupation remained securing a resounding victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election. He dismissed the opposition's noise as the desperate gasps of political jobbers, declaring that President Tinubu's re-election bid was a settled matter.
Wike called on the people of Rivers State to shun those deceiving Nigerians and vote for the re-election of President Tinubu, citing the president's developmental projects and appointments in the state. He emphasized that his primary focus was on ensuring a massive vote for Tinubu in 2027, describing it as an easier task compared to the 2023 election.
The minister cautioned against internal friction and endless political distractions orchestrated by elements seeking to destabilise the grassroots, stressing that true political capacity stemmed from organic connection with the people. He contrasted the transparent vision of the current administration with the dark records of those seeking to return to power through compromised alliances.
Wike also faulted the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, describing him and others as 'unelectable' politicians. He expressed confidence that President Tinubu's re-election in 2027 would be a reality, urging Rivers State residents to appreciate the president's efforts and ensure a massive vote for him.
Key points
- Wike says Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi's joint ticket has no chance of securing 25% votes in Rivers State.
- Wike vows to secure a resounding victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
- Wike faults Atiku Abubakar's recent statement and describes Peter Obi as an 'unelectable' politician.
