Wike Admits Mistake in PDP Presidential Primary, Alleges Rigging

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, openly admitted to a costly mistake in the PDP presidential primary of 2022, where he lost to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Wike accused top party figures of manipulating the process, leading to his defeat.

He disclosed in an interview his critical decision-making errors during the primary, including strategic blunders and alleged rigging by party members. Wike highlighted instances where key figures like former Senate President David Mark and former Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal influenced the election process.

The revelations shed light on internal power struggles within the PDP and the complexities of party politics in Nigeria.