Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi would come after him if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election.
Wike made the claim on Wednesday, September 2, during a media parley, while explaining his continued support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The former Rivers State governor said he was fully aware of the political consequences that could follow a Tinubu defeat, particularly for those who have openly backed the President.
“I will be the first politician that I think they will come after. I will be the first politician. I know they will come for my head,” he said.
Wike said he had no regrets about his decision to support Tinubu and remained prepared to face whatever consequences might arise from his political position.
The FCT minister said his commitment to Tinubu’s re-election had become a major focus of his political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the possibility of facing political repercussions would not make him abandon his support for the President.
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“Each day I sleep, I am thinking about the President’s reelection. When I am eating, I think about the President’s reelection. Everything I am doing now is about the President’s reelection,” he stated.
Wike also dismissed the criticisms directed at him over his alliance with Tinubu, saying he had endured intense attacks because of his political choices.
He maintained that he was willing to bear the consequences of his position, regardless of the outcome of the 2027 election.
His comments come as opposition parties and political figures intensify efforts to build a coalition against the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.
Atiku, who is now with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Obi are among the prominent opposition figures whose political movements are being closely watched as preparations for the election gather momentum.
Wike, meanwhile, has continued to publicly defend Tinubu and campaign for the President’s re-election, despite his previous association with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.