Wike looked healthier, happier when we worked together – Peter Obi

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, appeared healthier and happier when he collaborated with Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), according to Obi. The two had previously worked together when Obi was the governor of Anambra State and Wike served as the Minister of State for Education from 2011 to 2014.

During that time, Wike visited Anambra to inspect and commission educational projects initiated by Obi's administration, such as the renovation of secondary schools. In an online interview, Obi was asked to respond to Wike's recent criticisms against him and his presidential aspirations. Obi stated that he had no issue with the former Rivers State governor, but he was convinced that Wike was more content and energetic during their time working together.

The Labour Party presidential candidate commented, "When you look at the photos of Mr Wike when we were together, you can see how healthy he is and how happy he was. This indicates that he was a much happier person when we were working together." Despite Wike's continuous criticism of Obi's political ambitions, Obi emphasized that he maintained a friendly relationship with him.

As the 2027 election looms, Wike has endorsed the candidate from the All Progressives Congress (APC), incumbent President Bola Tinubu, who was also a colleague of Wike in 2023 and continues to serve under his administration.