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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at Peter Obi following his defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the move as further evidence of inconsistency in his political trajectory.
Speaking on Wednesday during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, Wike revisited Obi’s history across several political parties, arguing that the former Anambra State governor has repeatedly failed to build or stabilise the platforms he joined.
According to the minister, effective leadership requires confronting internal crises and strengthening party structures, rather than exiting when challenges arise.
Wike noted that Obi’s political journey—from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), then to the Labour Party, and most recently to the NDC—reflects a pattern he characterised as opportunistic rather than guided by ideology.
He claimed Obi left each party amid internal disputes without resolving them, questioning his capacity to provide stable leadership.
The minister further alleged that Obi’s decisions are driven more by personal interest than commitment to party development, using a colloquial expression to suggest the former presidential candidate gravitates toward platforms offering immediate political advantage.
Wike also referenced reactions surrounding the Supreme Court ruling on the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), criticising what he described as contradictory positions by Obi and his supporters.
He said while Obi initially praised the judgement as beneficial to the country, some of his followers later expressed reservations about the same ruling—an inconsistency Wike said undermines credibility.
The exchange adds to ongoing political tensions as realignments continue ahead of future electoral contests.
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