Wike Critiques Atiku's Anti-Corruption Stance Amid 2027 Bid

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, publicly criticized Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general elections, for his recent comments encouraging Nigerians to accept money from representatives of the ruling party, which Atiku described as stolen funds. Wike expressed disbelief at Atiku's stance, questioning his credibility as an anti-corruption advocate.

He referenced Atiku's past, noting that a former president had labeled him corrupt and regretted making him Vice President. Wike also targeted Rotimi Amaechi, Atiku's running mate, who claimed that President Bola Tinubu's economic policies left him unable to afford medicine for his mother.

Wike countered this by highlighting Amaechi's extensive political career, including two terms as Speaker and Governor of Rivers State, and his ability to pay N90 million for the ADC presidential nomination form before accepting the vice-presidential position.