Wike Critiques Obi's Leadership, Calls Him 'Social Media President

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, criticized Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), during a town hall meeting in Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State. Wike mocked Obi's social media popularity, calling him the “president of social media,” and stated that such popularity is insufficient for governing Nigeria.

He ridiculed Obi's practice of carrying his own bags, suggesting it reflected stinginess and questioned his leadership record as Anambra governor. Wike urged Nigerians to compare Obi's administration with that of the current governor, Chukwuma Soludo, emphasizing that leaders should be judged by their governance performance rather than public perception.

He also criticized politicians who abandon their parties during crises, citing his own experience in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Additionally, Wike accused the previous Rivers State administration of mismanaging public funds on uncompleted projects.