The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken another swipe at Peter Obi, claiming that the former presidential candidate would flee to Cameroon rather than face Nigeria’s challenges if elected president.

Wike made the remark on Tuesday, November 10, during the Abaji Area Council Rainbow Coalition and stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, where he canvassed support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.

During his address, the minister questioned Obi’s ability to withstand the demands and pressure associated with the presidency, contrasting his position with Tinubu’s approach to making difficult decisions to tackle the country’s challenges.

Wike also challenged political leaders in Abaji to demonstrate their support for Tinubu by delivering votes from their respective wards. He warned that their loyalty would be measured by the outcome of the election.

Addressing the gathering, Wike said:

“Let me repeat what I said yesterday. To the people of Abaji, through their chairman, councillors and leaders, you come from different wards. You have told me you will vote for Tinubu. I have no problem with that. I want to see it.”

He further challenged the FCT political leaders to outperform Rivers State in delivering votes for the president, declaring:

“Nobody is competing with Rivers. I don’t know what you all think. The only people who are going to compete with Rivers are the FCT. Whatever I will do there, I will do it here. So make sure you beat Rivers.”

His comments have added to the political exchanges surrounding the 2027 presidential election, with Wike using the gathering to rally support for Tinubu while criticising one of the president’s potential political opponents.