Obi too stingy to be President - Wike

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as being too stingy to serve as Nigeria's leader. During a town hall meeting in Rivers State, Wike questioned Obi's leadership abilities and mocked him for carrying his own bags. He argued that a former governor should be able to hire a personal assistant to assist with such tasks.

Wike dismissed Obi's popularity on social media, stating that online support did not guarantee the ability to govern a country. He also questioned Obi's record as governor of Anambra State, comparing it to the current governor's performance, Chukwuma Soludo. Wike further criticized politicians who abandon their parties during internal disputes, stating that leadership involves confronting challenges rather than fleeing from them.

He reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, declaring that the ruling party was the platform he would back in the 2027 presidential election.