FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has stirred fresh political reactions after speaking openly about the strategy he and his allies adopted during the 2023 presidential election — and what he believes could happen in 2027.
According to Wike, Peter Obi’s strong performance in parts of the South in 2023 was not entirely unexpected. He claimed that political calculations by members of the then-G5 governors were deliberately designed to reduce Atiku Abubakar’s support, particularly in areas considered important to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Wike said the strategy involved allowing Obi to gain support in the South-East, thereby weakening Atiku’s chances.
“Do you know what we did in 2023? Let me tell you now to shock you. We knew that the man who was controlling the election was Atiku,” Wike was quoted as saying. He added that supporting Obi in the South-East was part of the plan to block Atiku.
The former Rivers State governor has now turned his attention to 2027, where he has publicly declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
Wike has also said he intends to mobilise support for Tinubu in Rivers State, while maintaining that the PDP can still field candidates for other elective positions.
His latest comments have therefore raised questions about the political battle ahead, particularly in the South-South, South-East, South-West and Rivers State.
Wike appears confident that the political calculations that shaped the 2023 election will not necessarily be repeated in 2027. But with the election still ahead, the actual voting pattern across the regions will ultimately depend on the candidates, alliances, campaigns and choices made by voters.
For now, Wike’s message is clear: he is backing Tinubu for 2027 and believes the political landscape in the South will be different from what Nigerians witnessed in 2023.
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