The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, saying he would flee to Cameroon rather than confront Nigeria’s challenges if elected president.
Wike made the remark on Tuesday at the Abaji Area Council Rainbow Coalition and Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja.
The minister claimed that Nigeria needs a leader with the courage and capacity to take difficult decisions and address the country’s problems rather than abandon responsibility when faced with challenges.
“Tinubu takes difficult decisions, and Nigeria needs a president who can confront challenges rather than engage in political theatrics and public relations,” he said.
Wike also challenged political leaders in Abaji to demonstrate their support for Tinubu by ensuring his victory in their respective wards during the 2027 elections.
He said he would not be satisfied with verbal assurances of support without seeing them reflected in the election results.
The minister specifically charged the area council chairman, councillors and other political leaders to mobilise voters for the President.