Wike criticises Peter Obi’s defection moves, as FCT Minister mocks the former Labour Party candidate over repeated party switches ahead of the 2027 elections
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over his recent political realignment, describing his moves between parties as opportunistic.
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Wike’s remarks on Peter Obi’s political defection was made during a media parley in Abuja on Wednesday, where the FCT Minister took aim at Obi’s political journey ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Wike alleged that Obi’s repeated changes of party affiliation reflected a lack of political stability, claiming that the former Anambra State governor had moved from the All Progressives Grand Alliance to the Labour Party without building lasting structures in either platform.
He further suggested that Obi’s political decisions were driven by convenience rather than ideology, using a local expression to describe what he termed a search for an easy political platform.
Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso are both reported to have aligned with the Nigeria Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections, a development that has continued to reshape Nigeria’s emerging political landscape.
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The latest remarks from Wike add fresh tension to the already competitive build-up to the next general election cycle, as key political figures reposition themselves across party lines.
