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.
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose pleads with the government and President Tinubu that the minimum wage needs to be increased.
He shared that the current minimum wage of ₦70,000 is not enough considering the current state of the country and urged the government to increase it to ₦200,000.
“President Tinubu, have mercy on our people and increase the minimum wage to ₦200,000 now. I don’t think anyone can survive on the current ₦70,000 minimum wage. ₦70,000 is nothing. If we don’t solve the minimum wage problem, we can’t solve crime.”
Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has faced backlash after suggesting that opposition figures, including Peter Obi, could contribute to President Tinubu’s chances of re-election if opposition votes remain divided.
He stated “If Tinubu gets re-elected in 2027, blame Peter Obi and the other contractor-general. With all the insecurity and kidnapping in the country, they are the ones aggressively working for his second term by ensuring opposition votes are divided like they did in 2023.”
His comments sparked criticism from many Nigerians, who argued that Peter Obi is not the only opposition figure and should not be solely blamed for political divisions.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that the northern region will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election.
According to Matawalle, the administration has delivered major infrastructure projects and development initiatives across the region.
“For us in the North, our votes for the APC and President Tinubu will show clearly that we appreciate what he’s doing for the region.”
He added “If you see the dualisation of the Abuja–Kaduna, Zaria–Sokoto, and Ilela–Badagry expressways, you will agree with me that the North is experiencing key projects it never had in the past, even when a northerner was president.”
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