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Wike Slams Obi Over Defection, Questions His Leadership Record

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over his recent defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Wike made the remarks on Wednesday during his monthly media briefing in Abuja.

Wike questions Obi’s political track record

The minister accused Obi of failing to stabilise political parties he has been associated with, describing his movements as a pattern.

He said Obi’s political journey from APGA to PDP, Labour Party and now NDC reflects an inability to manage internal crises.

“Obi was in APGA. He couldn’t build the APGA… He came to the PDP, he ran away. He went to Labour, there was crisis, he couldn’t fix it. He left again,” Wike said.

“Looking for where food is ready”

Wike argued that Obi’s decisions appear driven by personal interest rather than commitment to party development.

“All he is looking for is where food is ready. ‘Mama put’. Who will stabilise if you cannot stabilise?” he added.

Criticism extends to ADC exit

He also referenced Obi’s brief association with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), noting that his exit from the party further reinforces concerns about consistency.

According to Wike, leadership requires the ability to confront and resolve challenges, not withdraw from them.

Supreme Court remarks questioned

The FCT minister also pointed to Obi’s reaction to the Supreme Court ruling on the ADC leadership dispute, alleging contradictions.

He said while Obi initially praised the judgement, some of his supporters later questioned it, raising concerns about coherence in his political stance.

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