FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not positioned to win Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election and is instead concentrating on longer-term preparations for 2031. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike argues that the party’s current efforts are focused on winning some sub-national political seats while it organizes for the next presidential cycle. He frames his position as a call for clarity to the public, saying PDP should not assume victory simply because an election is approaching. Wike also adds that becoming president requires more than a short timeframe, arguing that national leadership cannot be achieved within “six months” and must be preceded by addressing underlying issues. Both outlets report the same core message: Wike presents 2031 as the PDP’s main presidential target and describes 2027 as a contest the party cannot win under current circumstances.
Wike says PDP can’t win 2027 presidential election, focuses on 2031
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not positioned to win Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election and is instead concentrating on longer-term preparations for 2031. Speaki...
- Nyesom Wike, FCT minister, says the PDP cannot win the 2027 presidential election.
- Wike says the PDP is currently working to win some sub-national seats.
- He says the PDP is organizing itself ahead of the 2031 presidential election.
- Wike speaks during a monthly media chat in Abuja on Tuesday.
- He argues preparing for presidency takes more than a short period before an election.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, cannot win the 2027 presidential election. Wike said the PDP is currently working on winning some states, while organizing itself ahead of the 2031 election. In his monthly media chat in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister said the former ruling party would take its time to prepare for the 2031 election. He said: “I have always said that the PDP can’t win the presidential election now, all we are doing is to win some sub-national seats and organize the party against 2031. “We must be very clear to people. I don’t like people who think that because it’s just an election, you must win. “Being a president is not to come out today and run to be president, no. We have a crisis and you can’t wake up within six months to be president of a country.”
4 hours agoThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has claimed that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, cannot win the 2027 presidential election. Wike said the PDP is currently working on wining some state, while organizing itself ahead of the 2031 election. In his monthly media chat in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister said the […] Presidential Election: PDP cannot win 2027, preparing for 2031 – Wike
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