Breaking: Wike Finally Speaks on Return of Jonathan in 2027: “For Christ’s Sake"
- FCT minister Nyesom Wike urged Jonathan to remain a respected statesman, dismissing rumours of a 2027 comeback on the PDP platform
- The former Rivers governor warned that allowing Peter Obi back into the PDP would further harm the party
- Wike ruled out contesting against President Tinubu, stressing his loyalty and integrity
FCT, Abuja - Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned former president Goodluck Jonathan against returning to the presidential race in 2027.
Jonathan urged to remain a statesman
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This, the former Rivers governor urged him to continue in his role as an international statesman.
Speaking at a media parley in Abuja on Monday, September 1, Wike further dismissed claims about Jonathan’s possible comeback on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform.
“I know Jonathan very well. He enjoys being respected internationally as a statesman and I believe he will continue in that role,” Wike said.
He accused those promoting Jonathan’s candidacy of being the same individuals who worked against him in 2015, The Cable reported.
“People pushing Jonathan, what strength do they have? Were they not the same people who worked against him in 2015?” he asked.
PDP must avoid fresh crisis
Furthermore, the FCT minister also stressed that the PDP should avoid decisions that would deepen its internal divisions.
“For Christ’s sake, nobody should create problems for the party. When you cause problems, you are the one to blame,” he said.
Obi’s return could harm PDP
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The minister also dismissed suggestions that former Anambra governor Peter Obi should return to the PDP.
“Obi was abusing the party, saying it is rotten. So now the party is suddenly good enough for him to come and contest on its platform?” Wike asked.
According to him, allowing Obi back into the PDP would further damage the party.
“Anybody suggesting that Obi should return is entitled to their opinion. But if you want to destroy this party, then bring Obi back,” he warned.
Wike added:
“That kind of ambition can make people even go to Satan’s house.”
Obi, who left the PDP in 2022 before its presidential primary, contested the 2023 elections on the Labour Party (LP) platform. He has since aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, Vanguard reported.
Wike rules out contesting against Tinubu
The minister further stated that he has no interest in running for president against President Bola Tinubu, despite the ticket being zoned to the south.
“I will not run. I have integrity and I have character. My position is clear. There is no way my appointer is there, and we are saying he should run, and then I turn around and say I want to contest?”
Wike: Return Obi and destroy PDP
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, vehemently ruled out the option of returning Peter Obi to the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 election.
This, the controversial Nigerian politician noted, would amount to of self-destruction of the party.
Wike, who spoke during a media chat on Monday, August 1, noted that the PDP had not learned from past mistakes that cost it dearly in the 2023 general elections.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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