Wike’s Narcissism and Reckless New War
Bright Goodluck History is a patient teacher. However, it does not forgive those who refuse to sit in class. Every empire that believed itself to be permanent, from Rome to the
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, seems to be learning a costly lesson in arrogance from his misguided actions. Wike has formed a Rainbow Coalition, which he believes will support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. However, his coalition has come into direct conflict with two major blocs of subnational power – the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and the governors who have decided not to support candidates outside the APC party ahead of the 2027 elections.
This has led to a clash with the Progressives who made it clear that Wike's coalition holds no significance in their decision-making. Furthermore, the presence of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, deepened Wike's frustration. As the chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), AbdulRazaq's presence indicated that Wike's coalition was irrelevant to the governors' collective aspirations.
Wike, a minister not a state governor, made a mistake in trying to assert his importance. His arrogance is evident in his belief that his closeness to Tinubu made him untouchable. He has a habit of accusing others of treachery, yet he overlooks his own questionable behavior. Wike's plan to support Tinubu for the presidency but allow the PDP to field their own candidates for other offices is an act of self-interest and treachery.
History shows that strongmen who believe their position is permanent are ultimately punished. Wike must understand that political capital is not personal; it belongs to the institutions and alliances that hold the power.
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