NDC Challenges Wike's Credibility in Obi Criticism

A conflict has arisen between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding comments made about its presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The NDC responded to Wike's criticism of Obi, who allegedly remained seated during the current national anthem but stood for the old anthem at a town hall meeting in Lagos.

Wike labeled this behavior as lawlessness and a divisive act. In a statement from Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, the spokesperson for the NDC's National Campaign Council, Wike was told to reflect on his own past before criticizing Obi.

Ikokwu pointed out Wike's history of involvement in crises and instability in Rivers State, as well as his shifting allegiances between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC). She asserted that Wike lacks the moral authority to lecture anyone on unity.