The spokesman for Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Lere Olayinka, says Nyesom Wike understands that his political actions could trigger retaliation from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and presidential candidate Peter Obi in the 2027 election.
Speaking on Arise Television’s “The Morning Show,” Olayinka argues that Wike is not assuming he will regain friendly relations with Atiku or Obi after any election outcome. He says Wike’s relationships with both figures have deteriorated and that political “injury” can lead to “payback,” adding that Wike does not believe Atiku would automatically become his ally if he wins.
The sources agree on the central point: Olayinka frames Wike’s position as an acknowledgement of risks from political opponents. They also reference Wike’s earlier comments that Atiku and Obi may come after him politically if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election. No other distinct angles or additional claims are presented beyond Olayinka’s assessment and the earlier context he cites.
