Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose has challenged FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over his political claims ahead of the 2027 presidential election, insisting that supporters of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi have a strong presence in Abuja.
Fayose made the remarks on Tuesday while reacting to Wike’s recent comments on the political strength of opposition figures and his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election.
He questioned Wike’s confidence in controlling the political outcome in the Federal Capital Territory, arguing that residents should be allowed to freely choose their preferred candidate at the polls.
However, Fayose disagreed with the minister, asserting that “Abuja is NDC, Abuja is Peter Obi.”
Fayose said the outcome of the election should ultimately be determined by voters through a free, fair and credible electoral process.
His comments come amid heightened political activity and competing claims by political actors over their support bases ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“People are ready to vote. All we are scared of now is what angle are they going to suppress us from this time? This is the only area we are trying to fine-tune.
“Go to the street and try to talk to one or two people. Ask them, ‘Who are you going to vote for?’
“Abroad, before the proper election, they seek people’s opinions on who they want to vote for through mock elections. We don’t do that in Nigeria, but we need to start doing it.” He said.
Wike has publicly declared his support for Tinubu’s re-election and said his political coalition is mobilising support for the President across party lines.
