How we ensured Atiku, Obi lost to Tinubu in 2023 — Wike
Author: Henry OduahPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, disclosed how he and his allies worked to ensure that Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi lost the 2023 presidential election. Wike explained that the strategy was aimed at depriving Atiku of support from key PDP structures, particularly in the South East, in favor of Obi's candidacy. He also highlighted the central role of former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom in this plan, which sought to block Atiku due to his reservations about the Muslim-Muslim ticket.
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