‘If We Have a Problem with Cameron, He Can Abandon Nigeria’ – Wike Mocks Obi

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has mocked the Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC Peter Obi, questioning his leadership capacity and accusing him of frequently abandoning political parties whenever he encounters challenges.

Wike, while criticising Obi’s political moves, claimed the former Anambra State governor moved from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Labour Party (LP), then to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), after facing difficulties in each party.

He sarcastically suggested that Obi could even abandon Nigeria if the country encountered a serious challenge with Cameroon.

“One day, if we have problems with Cameroon, he’ll run away from Nigeria. If it’s time to contest for social media president, vote for him,” Wike said.

The FCT Minister also defended his reported promise of ₦10 million to councillors who deliver their wards for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

Wike argued that the financial incentive was not an attempt to buy votes but a way to motivate political supporters, comparing it to rewarding footballers for scoring goals.

He maintained that rewarding councillors for delivering electoral results was no different from recognising footballers for their performance on the pitch.