Wike Questions Atiku Abubakar's Government Impact

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, addressed Nigerians during a Rainbow Coalition meeting in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State, urging them to evaluate Atiku Abubakar's record in government. Wike emphasized that Atiku, who served as Vice President from 1999 to 2007, was a powerful figure overseeing privatization and government-owned companies.

He questioned the impact of Atiku's tenure, stating, “Can anybody tell me, do you see the impact of Atiku Abubakar? No!” Wike referenced former President Olusegun Obasanjo's negative views on Atiku, labeling the Atiku-Rotimi Amaechi ticket as a “joint ticket of corruption” that would struggle to secure 25 percent of the vote in Rivers State.

Wike criticized Atiku's recent comments encouraging Nigerians to accept money from the ruling party, suggesting that Atiku's past actions undermine his claims of moral integrity.