Wike Criticizes Peter Obi's National Anthem Disrespect

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, expressed strong disapproval of Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, for singing the old National Anthem during a town hall meeting in Lagos State. Wike stated that a leader who disregards national symbols cannot be trusted and should not be allowed near the presidency.

He accused Obi of demonstrating lawlessness and an intent to divide Nigeria, asserting that Obi's actions indicated he does not belong to the country. Wike further criticized Obi's political trajectory, alleging that he frequently abandons political parties during internal crises instead of resolving them.

Additionally, Wike pointed out that Obi did not hold local government elections during his eight-year tenure as governor of Anambra State, which he deemed contradictory to Obi's professed belief in the rule of law. Wike made these remarks while mobilizing support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid and All Progressives Congress candidates during a stakeholders’ town hall meeting in Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State.