“I will not contest. Why will I contest against someone I’m working for?”
NAIJA NEWS
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared he has no intention of contesting against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
In an interview with BBC Pidgin, Wike dismissed speculation that he might run if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) zones its ticket to the South. He said, “I will not contest. Why will I contest against someone I’m working for?”
When asked about Tinubu’s chances in 2027, Wike said, “There is nobody in the opposition to challenge the President.”
Wike also addressed comparisons with former FCT Minister Nasir El-Rufai, stressing that he does not want to be compared directly. He noted, “I’m not working to be compared with anybody.” He emphasized that each minister has their own approach and priorities, adding that public judgment is what matters.
Wike praised Tinubu’s support and sincerity in his mission to develop Abuja.