Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike says he plans to make opposition figures uncomfortable ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election, describing his goal in terms of giving them “high blood pressure.” Both outlets report that Wike frames his mission around causing political stress for opposition presidential candidates, including Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other contenders.
The comments are reported as being made in Abuja while Wike addresses journalists during an infrastructure inspection. One outlet refers to the statement in relation to Atiku and Peter Obi, while the other emphasizes Atiku and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate. Neither outlet provides additional details on specific policies or actions tied to the remark, nor does it cite a response from the named opposition figures.
