Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, says only President Bola Tinubu can question his political activities. He makes the statement while defending his involvement in the “Rainbow Coalition” during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time.
Wike responds to criticism from APC governors through the Progressive Governors Forum, which opposes an alliance it believes could weaken Tinubu’s re-election prospects in 2027. Wike argues that political leadership is local and that effective leaders should stay close to their people and resolve political differences at home. He also criticises some politicians for spending extended periods in Abuja rather than serving their states, saying that focus does not amount to proper service.
Across the outlets provided, the core message is consistent: Wike rejects the governors’ criticism, frames the President as the only appropriate authority to challenge him, and positions his coalition efforts as grounded in persuading and mobilising constituents rather than holding a specific executive office.
