Wike Defends Tinubu's Performance Amid Opposition Criticism

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, accused opposition politicians of allowing partisan interests to distort their evaluation of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. During a media parley in Abuja, Wike asserted that the government’s performance should be assessed based on its achievements.

He defended the Rainbow Coalition, which supports Tinubu’s re-election bid for the 2027 general election, emphasizing that political rivalry should not hinder acknowledgment of beneficial government actions. Wike stated, “Whether anybody likes it or not, Mr President has done well,” and cautioned against treating politics as a do-or-die affair.

He referenced comments from Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, arguing that recognizing positive aspects of Tinubu’s performance does not equate to abandoning opposition politics. Wike also highlighted the importance of political leaders mobilizing support across different interests and urged voters to scrutinize candidates regarding their past decisions and management of public resources.