Atiku Can’t Be Trusted, Wike Tells Rivers Voters

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has questioned the credibility of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, telling Rivers voters that the former presidential candidate cannot be trusted to keep his word.

Wike made the remarks amid political tensions ahead of the 2027 general election, as political leaders intensify efforts to secure support from voters across the country.

Wike Questions Atiku’s Credibility

The FCT minister criticised Atiku’s trustworthiness, arguing that voters should carefully consider the former vice-president’s record and political promises.

Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, has remained a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political landscape, particularly in the ongoing exchanges among political leaders over the 2027 elections.

His comments add to the political rivalry between the two men, who have disagreed on several political issues in recent years.

Political Tensions Ahead of 2027

The remarks come as political parties and influential figures begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Rivers State remains an important political battleground, with its political alignments attracting attention as parties and candidates seek to strengthen their support bases.

Wike’s statement represents his position on Atiku’s credibility; the specific reasons behind the latest remarks were not detailed in the information provided.