The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday took a jab at former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying his visits to internally displaced persons (IDP) camps and charity donations would not guarantee him the presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wike, who spoke during a public event in Abuja, accused Obi of engaging in what he termed \u201cpolitical showmanship\u201d ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the minister, leadership goes beyond public displays of benevolence, insisting that such gestures should come from genuine compassion, not political ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou can\u2019t become president of Nigeria just by going to IDP camps for birthday celebrations. Who is interested in that?\u201d Wike said. \u201cCelebrating your birthday in an IDP camp doesn\u2019t mean you love Nigeria or that you\u2019re committed to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen you were governor in Anambra, why didn\u2019t you celebrate birthdays in IDP camps? Now that you want to be president, every birthday is with the less privileged. Who are you trying to deceive?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The minister\u2019s remarks were in response to Peter Obi\u2019s recent visit to LEA Primary School in Kapwa, Abuja, where the former governor had criticised the FCT administration over the deteriorating condition of public schools. Obi described the state of the schools as a national disgrace and a sign of Nigeria\u2019s weak commitment to education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the visit, Obi also reaffirmed his plan to contest the 2027 presidential election, promising to transform Nigeria\u2019s trajectory within four years if elected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wike, however, dismissed Obi\u2019s statements as politically motivated, accusing the Labour Party presidential hopeful of hypocrisy and opportunism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMr Peter Obi, we just came into office two years ago. We haven\u2019t even spent four years. But you, you were governor for eight years. If I were you, I\u2019d keep quiet. Enough is enough,\u201d Wike said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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