2027: Obi’s wave no longer exists, he has nothing to offer, says Wike

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: November 5, 2026Country: Nigeria

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2027: Obi’s wave no longer exists, he has nothing to offer, says Wike

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike says the popular support that propelled Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election has disappeared. Speaking at his monthly media chat in Port Harcourt, he called the former Anambra State governor a “dramatist” and said he had nothing to offer Nigerians in 2027. Wike also questioned whether Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s influence extended beyond Kano and criticised Atiku Abubakar, saying Nigerians had already given them opportunities to govern.

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