Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he is positioning himself to succeed President Bola Tinubu in 2031.
The Minister’s comment comes amid allegations that he formed the controversial Rainbow Coalition as part of an alleged strategy to position himself for the 2031 presidential race.
Responding to questions after inspecting some projects in the nation’s capital on Monday, Wike said reports linking him to 2031 were incorrect.
The FCT Minister said those peddling the rumour are taking the position of God, stating that one needs to pray to be alive first.
According to him, “People like taking the position of God. First of all, you have to pray that you are alive. You must pray to God to keep you alive till tomorrow. It is when God keeps you alive that you know what to do.”
“How can you be planning 2031 now? Saying that I am positioning myself ahead of the 2031 election is not correct, but assuming it is true, what is wrong?
“People are just afraid of their shadows, not me. Let’s pray to be alive first.”