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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi as a “joint ticket of corruption.”
Wike made the remarks on Monday while addressing stakeholders during town hall meetings with the Rumueme and Apara Kingdoms in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The former Rivers governor criticised the emerging opposition alliance and questioned its ability to secure the required constitutional threshold of votes in Rivers State and other strategic states ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Wike also revisited past allegations surrounding Atiku, citing comments previously made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who served as Atiku’s principal when he was vice president.
“When I saw Atiku on television yesterday, asking Nigerians to take any money giving to them by people from the party in power, that it will be stolen money, I said haa, Atiku is now an apostle of anti-corruption?” Wike said.
He added, “The same Atiku that his boss described as corrupt and that one of his major regrets is making him (Atiku) his Vice President is talking.”
Wike argued that Amaechi’s presence on the ticket further compounded what he described as the political baggage associated with the opposition alliance.
The FCT minister said his major political priority remained the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
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“Each day I sleep, I am thinking about the president’s reelection. When I am eating, I think about the president’s reelection. Everything I am doing now is about the president’s reelection,” he said.
Wike urged Rivers residents to support Tinubu, arguing that the president had recognised the state through political appointments and development projects.
“Let us forget sentiment and vote the person that has recognized the people of Rivers State with dividends of democracy and with several appointments,” he said.
He further expressed confidence in Tinubu’s chances of securing support in the state, saying the president’s re-election campaign would be easier than his 2023 bid.
“I know the reelection of Tinubu in 2027 will be easier that that of 2023. We should appreciate Tinubu and ensure massive votes for him. We can do it,” Wike said.
The minister also cautioned political and community stakeholders against internal conflicts, urging them not to allow disagreements at the grassroots to undermine political activities.
“What will be, will be. You don’t need to kill yourself… Anything that God said would be, it would be,” he said.
Wike also criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, describing him and other opposition politicians as “unelectable.”
