2027: Wike dismisses Obi’s chances, rules out run-off
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File Photo: FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the political movement that propelled Peter Obi to prominence in the 2023 presidential election no longer exists, insisting that he has killed the so-called ‘Obi Kererenke’ wave. He described Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, as a politician without anything substantial to offer Nigerians, arguing that the circumstances that favoured his performance in the last election could not be replicated.
Context & Background
✦Wike, a former Rivers State governor who supported Tinubu in the 2023 election despite belonging to the PDP, was appointed FCT minister after the election.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2023:File Photo: FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the political movement that propelled Peter Obi to prominence in the 2023 presidential election no longer exists, insisting that he has killed the so-called ‘Obi Kererenke’ wave.Thursday:Wike made the remark during his media chat on Thursday while dismissing suggestions that opposition parties could pose a serious challenge to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election or force a run-off.2023:He described Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, as a politician without anything substantial to offer Nigerians, arguing that the circumstances that favoured his performance in the last election could not be replicated.
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Key Takeaways
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✦File Photo: FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the political movement that propelled Peter Obi to prominence in the 2023 presidential election no longer exists, insisting that he has killed the so-called ‘Obi Kererenke’ wave.
✦He described Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, as a politician without anything substantial to offer Nigerians, arguing that the circumstances that favoured his performance in the last election could not be replicated.
✦Wike, a former Rivers State governor who supported Tinubu in the 2023 election despite belonging to the PDP, was appointed FCT minister after the election.
Key Facts:2023: File Photo: FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the political movement that propelled Peter Obi to prominence in the 2023 presidential election no longer exists, insisting that he has killed the so-called ‘Obi Kererenke’ wave.Thursday: Wike made the remark during his media chat on Thursday while dismissing suggestions that opposition parties could pose a serious challenge to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election or force a run-off.2023: He described Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, as a politician without anything substantial to offer Nigerians, arguing that the circumstances that favoured his performance in the last election could not be replicated.2023: He’s a dramatist.” The minister also questioned whether the enthusiasm that characterised Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign remained strong, particularly regarding financial contributions from supporters.
Editorial Excerpt
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed Peter Obi's chances in the 2027 election, declaring that the 'Obi Kererenke' political movement no longer exists.
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File Photo: FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the political movement that propelled Peter Obi to prominence in the 2023 presidential election no longer exists, insisting that he has killed the so-called ‘Obi Kererenke’ wave.
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He described Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, as a politician without anything substantial to offer Nigerians, arguing that the circumstances that favoured his performance in the last election could not be replicated.
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File Photo: FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the political movement that propelled Peter Obi to prominence in the 2023 presidential election no longer exists, insisting that he has killed the so-called ‘Obi Kererenke’ wave.
