Wike Accuses Uzodinma, Abdulrazaq of Political Sabotage

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has publicly identified Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma and Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq as APC politicians actively undermining him, according to remarks made during a media briefing in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Wike stated that both governors had turned adversarial despite receiving his political backing in the past.

Wike directed his strongest criticism at Abdulrazaq, alleging that the Kwara governor has spearheaded a coordinated campaign against him in political circles. The FCT Minister disclosed that he had directly confronted Abdulrazaq about this alleged opposition rather than allowing tensions to escalate privately.

Wike emphasized that he raised the matter personally with the governor to address the dispute. The accusations emerge as Nigeria's political landscape shifts ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Wike, who remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has publicly backed President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid, creating a cross-party political dynamic. This stance has positioned him at the centre of emerging political realignments, with his interactions across party lines attracting scrutiny from observers monitoring the lead-up to 2027.

Wike denied suggestions that his own political activities were intended to undermine APC governors, framing his accusations instead as responses to perceived disloyalty. The minister's decision to name specific governors publicly marks an escalation in visible tensions between him and segments of the APC's gubernatorial rank.

The specific nature of the alleged campaigns against Wike and the timeline of these efforts remain unclear from his statements.