Atiku Abubakar Critiques Wike's 2027 Election Remarks

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), strongly criticized Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, for his recent comments about the 2027 general elections. Wike claimed that the ADC would not secure 10% of the votes in Rivers State during the upcoming presidential election.

This statement was made during a political gathering in Rivers State, where Wike expressed confidence in the strength of the Rainbow Coalition, which he believes will dominate the governorship race in the state. In response, Atiku dismissed Wike's comments as unrealistic and disrespectful to the people of Rivers State, arguing that voters cannot be controlled by any individual, regardless of their political influence.

Atiku suggested that Wike's remarks reflect growing anxiety within the political camp aligned with President Bola Tinubu, as the opposition coalition gains attention ahead of the 2027 elections. He emphasized that the votes in Rivers State belong to the people, not to any political figure.