Wike says his role is to unsettle opposition leaders
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has openly declared that his main responsibility is to keep opposition leaders uncomfortable. During an inspection of infrastructure projects in Abuja, Wike commented on the current state of opposition parties. He noted that the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party has weakened its position as a leading opposition force. Wike emphasized that he is not concerned about how opposition figures like Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi feel about his actions.
What we know
- Nyesom Wike said his job is to ensure opposition leaders remain under pressure and do not feel comfortable.
- He pointed out that the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party has made it hard to identify a strong opposition party.
- Wike stated he is not interested in making opposition figures feel good, but rather aims to keep them unsettled.
- He dismissed concerns about the feelings of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, saying their reactions do not matter to him.
- Wike asserted that if he knew how opposition leaders felt, he would intensify the pressure on them.
