Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, Has Publicly Distanced Himself from Edo State’s Governor Godwin Obaseki and PDP Governorship Candidate Asue Ighodalo
Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has taken to Channels TV Politics Today to make a bold statement regarding his stance on the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. In a shocking turn of events, Wike has distanced himself from Governor Godwin Obaseki, the incumbent governor, and his chosen candidate, Asue Ighodalo, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Wike’s decision comes as a surprise, considering his previous relationships with Obaseki and the PDP. However, on the popular TV show, Wike made it clear that he will not support Obaseki and Ighodalo in the upcoming election. In a candid interview, Wike described Obaseki as an ingrate, citing a personal encounter where the governor brought Ighodalo to his residence and was told that he would not support anyone.
Wike’s statement has sparked a flurry of reactions from political observers and enthusiasts, who are eager to know the implications of his decision. The election, which is scheduled to take place on September 21, is expected to be a closely contested affair, with Ighodalo, Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party vying for the top spot.
This development is significant, not only for the Edo State governorship election but also for the national political landscape. Wike’s decision to distance himself from Obaseki and Ighodalo has the potential to upset the applecart, and political pundits are already speculating about the consequences of his stance.
As the election season heats up, Nigerians will be closely monitoring developments in Edo State and the implications of Wike’s decision on the country’s political landscape. With Wike’s endorsement unlikely to go to Obaseki and Ighodalo, the stage is set for a thrilling contest, with all eyes on the three front-runners: Ighodalo, Okpebholo, and Akpata.
