Politics
Wike Tells Jonathan Not To Run For President In 2027 Election
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against considering a return to the presidential race in 2027.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Wike said Jonathan risked being misled once again by the same political figures who, according to him, betrayed him in 2015. He stressed that Jonathan already enjoys global respect and should protect that legacy instead of allowing himself to be drawn into another political trap.
“These are the same people who worked against him back then, and now they want to push him forward again just to create confusion,” Wike said, questioning the political strength of those calling for Jonathan’s comeback.
The FCT Minister also made it clear that he has no interest in running for president in 2027. He explained that his loyalty lies with President Bola Tinubu, who appointed him, and that contesting against Tinubu would go against his principles.
“I value integrity and character. I cannot say Tinubu should seek re-election and then turn around to declare my own ambition. That would be wrong. Even my children would question such a move. I will not contest for president,” Wike stated.
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has shared that she has forgiven those who betrayed her husband during the 2023 general elections.
She revealed this as she marked a new age, reflecting on what the future holds. She emphasized that she holds no grudge against anyone.
“I do not have anything against anyone. The question is how I stopped feeling the betrayal? I knew the grace factor was evident, and the Holy Spirit continually comforted me. I chose never to avenge myself, understanding that it is God’s prerogative. Mine is to thank Him for fighting for us. If God decides to fight your battles and you have won, is there anything else that God missed and you wanted to fix? Nothing. So, let it go.”
Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of laying the groundwork to manipulate the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a YouTube interview, Ibe alleged that the ruling party, led by President Bola Tinubu, has run out of achievements to show after more than two years in office. This has resorted to silencing opposition voices and critical institutions.
According to him, APC is working to weaken independent media, civil society groups, and political opponents. They insists that the clampdown is part of a wider strategy to retain power.
“They have nothing to offer after two years of holding on to the mandate,” Ibe said. “The only way left for them is to start preparing to rig, and the process is already in motion.”
Additionally, he went on to describe Nigeria’s current political climate as a drift into dictatorship, recalling the heavy price paid by activists who fought for democracy in the past.
“The democracy we’ve had since 1999 came at a huge sacrifice. Many lives were lost in the struggle,” he said. “Those heroes would be turning in their graves to see what is happening now. People like Sowore are being harassed and intimidated, and that shows where we are heading.”
Nigerian singer, Charly Boy, has spoken on the resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as she resumed her duties in the National Assembly after her suspension.
The singer took to social media to show his support for the senator, praising her while warning others, including Akpabio, that she is not someone to be easily dealt with.
He wrote “Una don hear say Senator Natasha don enter National Assembly? You can’t mess with an Alpha woman like that. It seems like they have exhausted their lies; the only available option is to unseal or face international sanctions. Akpabio, be careful next time, no be all women be ntanta.”
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