‘I Pursued Peter Obi From PDP’ — Wike Mocks Former Anambra Governor Over Political Defections

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, accusing him of repeatedly abandoning political parties whenever he encounters internal disagreements.

Wike made the remark at a recent event while recounting Obi’s movement from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Labour Party and subsequently the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

“I pursued Peter Obi from PDP, he couldn’t stand to fight and ran to Labour Party. Had problems there and ran away to ADC. ADC didn’t give him ticket, he ran away again. One day we’ll have problems with Cameroon and he will run away from Nigeria,” Wike said.

The FCT minister’s comments appear to be a reference to Obi’s departure from the PDP ahead of the 2023 presidential election, his subsequent political activities in the Labour Party and his reported move towards the ADC amid opposition coalition developments.

Wike’s remarks have added another dimension to the ongoing political exchanges surrounding opposition alliances and the realignment of political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections.