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Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has described Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), as a “food is ready” politician who lacks the capacity to handle the rigours of leadership.
Wike made the remarks during his monthly media chat with journalists on Monday, June 1, 2026.
“Peter Obi is like ‘food is ready’, ‘mama put’. I don’t want struggling in this country. There are challenges. You must have the capacity to face those challenges,” Wike said.
The minister argued that effective leadership demands courage, resilience, and the ability to endure pressure, rather than merely criticising others. He emphasised that true leadership is tested in difficult times.
“Leadership requires some level of courage and resilience, not just the ability to criticise what others are doing,” he added.
Recalling his experience within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Wike said he refused to abandon the
