FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has taken another swipe at Peter Obi, mocking his habit of carrying his own bag.
Wike described the former Anambra governor as stingy and accused him of not wanting young people to grow.
His remarks have triggered mixed reactions on social media, with several Nigerians criticising the minister.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has stirred fresh controversy after taking a swipe at former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over his leadership style and habit of carrying his own bag.
Wike questioned whether Obi understood the responsibilities of a country’s president, describing the former Anambra governor as a stingy person who allegedly does not want young people to grow.
Wike mocks Obi over carrying his own bag
In a video shared by News Central TV, Wike criticised people who admire Obi for carrying his personal belongings rather than relying on aides.
The minister argued that Nigerians looking for a president should consider the responsibilities attached to the office instead of celebrating such gestures.
He also suggested that Obi’s actions were a calculated attempt to impress the public.
Wike said, “What they like is a candidate that carries his own bag. Do you know what it means to be a president of a country? And you believe that? Even an uneducated person would know that he (Peter Obi) is playing Wayo. A stingy person who doesn’t want a young man to grow. That’s why you see him carrying his own bag.”
Wike’s comments spark reactions online
The minister’s remarks quickly attracted attention, with Nigerians taking to social media to express different opinions about his criticism of Obi.
While some questioned Wike’s popularity and leadership style, others suggested that the minister was giving the former presidential candidate unnecessary attention.
Nigerians criticise Wike over fresh attack
Some social media users also argued that Wike should focus on more important national issues instead of repeatedly coomenting on Obi.
Below are some of the reactions gathered by Newsflashngr.
@Empe… wrote:
“I think Wike should check his popularity by contesting as a presidential candidate and we would take it up from there”
@Nedu4real2 wrote:
“@NewsCentralTV what’s your obsession with this man.
Is there nothing more relevant to Nigerians you can air?
This is getting boring now…”
@Akudinanwaatata wrote:
“Imagine Wike lecturing anyone about humility. A man who mistakes arrogance for authority and aggression for leadership. He should take his own medicine before prescribing it to others. ❌”
@Awomikelfc wrote:
“Obi don too destroy unah mental health 😂”
@ben_obilo wrote:
“What is your problem you can have millions of people carrying your bags even your bro cos,anu pam…..
Your problem will still be Peter Obi….”
Meanwhile, Peter Obi has promised to end the kidnapping of schoolchildren if he and Rabiu Kwankwaso win the 2027 presidential election.
The former Anambra governor also declared that his administration would have failed if Nigerians were still living in IDP camps after 18 months.
Obi made the promises during an address in Jos, Plateau State, where he highlighted insecurity, killings and the need for national unity.
Peter Obi makes security promise ahead of 2027
Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has made a major security promise to Nigerians ahead of the 2027 presidential election, declaring that schoolchildren will no longer be kidnapped and taken into the bush if he becomes president.
Obi, who is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), made the declaration in Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday, November 10, while speaking about his plans for the country.
He said he and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would prioritise the safety of Nigerians if they secure victory in the next general election. Continue reading here.
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