Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Wike alleged that Jonathan was being misled by the same political figures who deceived and betrayed him in the past. He urged the former president not to allow himself to be used again.
“I know Jonathan very well. He has international respect and should maintain that. These same people weighing Jonathan down are the ones who played him in 2015. They are only trying to cause confusion in the party,” Wike said.
He questioned the political strength of those encouraging Jonathan’s candidacy, noting that many of them worked against him during the 2015 elections.
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Wike also used the occasion to dismiss speculation about his own presidential ambition in 2027. According to him, running against President Bola Tinubu, who appointed him as FCT Minister, would be a betrayal of trust.
“I have integrity, I have character. The person who appointed me is there. We are saying he should run. Then I will turn around to say I want to run? What kind of thing is that? How will my children even look at me? I will not run for president,” he declared.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
