Summary: Nyesom Wike’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, opens up on how the FCT Minister’s political moves have deeply affected both Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi — and why Wike is fully aware of the consequences.**
Lere Olayinka, the sharp-tongued spokesman for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has come out to say that his principal — the former Rivers State governor — is fully aware that his political moves have stepped on some very powerful toes, particularly those of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
In a manner that only Abuja’s political circles can truly appreciate, Olayinka did not mince words. He acknowledged that Wike’s actions have dealt significant blows to both political figures, but insisted that the Minister entered the game with his eyes wide open — knowing full well that such moves could invite serious retaliation from those affected.
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The Political Chess Game Nobody Saw Coming
For many Nigerians who followed the drama of the 2023 general elections, Wike’s political positioning was nothing short of a Nollywood blockbuster. The former Rivers State governor, who had initially contested the PDP presidential ticket against Atiku, later refused to fully back the party’s candidate after losing out — a decision that sent shockwaves through the opposition camp.
His subsequent appointment as FCT Minister under President Bola Tinubu’s administration further deepened the wounds, leaving both Atiku’s PDP loyalists and Peter Obi’s Obidient movement feeling the sting of betrayal.
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“He Knew What He Was Doing” — Olayinka
According to Olayinka, Wike is not a man who stumbles into decisions blindly. The spokesman made it clear that the Minister calculated every step, understanding that crossing political heavyweights like Atiku and Obi would not come without a price.
This kind of boldness — or “liver” as Nigerians would say — is very much on brand for Wike, a man who has never shied away from political confrontation. From his days running Rivers State with an iron fist to his current stewardship of Nigeria’s capital territory, Wike has consistently shown that he plays politics on his own terms.
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What This Means for Nigerian Politics
The revelation by Olayinka raises deeper questions about loyalty, strategy, and survival in Nigeria’s complex political landscape. In a country where political alliances shift faster than Lagos traffic, Wike’s story is a masterclass in self-preservation and calculated risk-taking.
Whether you see him as a political genius or a divisive figure, one thing is clear — Nyesom Wike has left his mark, and both Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are reportedly still feeling the impact of his decisions.
As 2027 begins to cast its long shadow over Nigerian politics, the big question on everyone’s lips remains: Will the wounds heal, or will the retaliation Olayinka warned about finally come to pass?
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