Wike mocks Atiku’s coalition, says Tinubu unstoppable in 2027

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed ongoing coalition talks by some political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Wike confidently declared that such efforts are doomed to fail.

The FCT Minister made the remarks on Wednesday while commissioning the Arterial Road N16 (Shehu Shagari Way) from Ring Road 1 to Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way), alongside other road projects in Katampe district of Abuja.

According to Wike, President Tinubu’s performance since assuming office in 2023 has effectively crippled any hope of a viable opposition alliance.

“Your good work has killed the coalition. I was thinking that, truly, there would be a coalition,” Wike stated.

“The coalition is bound to fail, and it has failed.”

President Tinubu, in his speech, praised Wike’s loyalty and contributions, despite his continued membership in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Tinubu noted that Wike played a pivotal role in his 2023 electoral victory and humorously hinted at welcoming him into the All Progressives Congress (APC) should he decide to make it official.

“We have somebody, Nyesom Wike, he is not a member of my party (APC), not yet,” Tinubu said.

“But the day he changes his mind and registers with the progressives, we will welcome him. Because we will enjoy singing ‘as e dey pain dem, e dey sweet us’.”

The comments drew laughter and applause from dignitaries and guests at the event, further underlining Wike’s political weight within the Tinubu administration despite belonging to the opposition.

Wike has consistently pledged his support for Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.