Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), has reflected on his past working relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, saying the former Rivers State governor appeared happier and healthier during their time together.
Obi made the remarks while discussing his relationship with Wike and the political developments surrounding the 2027 presidential election.
According to Obi, Wike was a much happier person when they worked together and enjoyed himself more during that period.
Nyesom Wike was looking healthier when we were working together. When Wike and I were together, he was a much happier person and was enjoying himself,” Obi said.
The former Anambra State governor also recounted an alleged comment attributed to Wike, claiming that someone once told him that Wike had said he would be the first president if Obi eventually became president.
Someone even told me that Wike said if I became president, he would be the first president,” Obi added.
Obi further said his interest in the presidency was not motivated by a desire to persecute political opponents.
I’m not campaigning to be president to start pursuing people,” he stated.
