Agboje Chuks
Abuja, Nigeria – Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has escalated his ongoing political feud with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, asserting he is the “weapon fashioned against” Atiku’s potential 2027 presidential bid.
This declaration follows Atiku’s public affirmation of his decision to select former Delta State Governor, Sen. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate in the 2023 election, stating he has no regrets.
Recall that the political landscape is currently abuzz with discussions of a potential coalition aimed at unseating incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
Sources indicate that this coalition’s ambitions extend beyond merely challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC), but include a strategic push to support Atiku Abubakar’s presumed presidential candidacy.
Recent interviews featuring Atiku Abubakar have fueled speculation that the coalition was not about Peter Obi but to get his Presidential ambition achieved in the 2027 election.
This aligns with Wike’s previously stated determination to thwart Atiku’s presidential aspirations, suggesting that his recent pronouncements was a direct continuation of this objective.
This platform gathered that Wike’s strong stance implies a willingness to actively undermine Atiku’s political maneuvers, potentially disrupting any coalition efforts and impacting the former Vice President’s chances of securing the presidency in 2027.
