‘Peter Obi avoids struggles, prefers food-is-ready politics’   -  Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday took a swipe at former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying leadership requires the capacity to confront challenges rather than running away from them.

Wike made the remarks during his monthly media chat in Abuja while responding to Obi’s claim that he could increase Nigeria’s electricity generation from 5,000 megawatts to 10,000 megawatts if given the opportunity.

Questioning Obi’s approach to governance, the FCT minister said the former Anambra State governor prefers situations where problems have already been solved rather than taking on difficult challenges.

“How you know someone who can do that is how you know someone who can fight challenges. Peter Obi likes food is ready, mama put. I don’t want struggling,” Wike said.

Wike argued that effective leadership is demonstrated through the ability to navigate complex national problems, particularly in a country facing economic and infrastructural challenges.

“In this country, there are challenges. You must have the capacity to face those challenges. Face the challenges you have; that’s what makes you a leader, that’s what makes you a man. Leadership is not dashing you something,” he said.

The minister also criticised opposition political parties, describing them as “known liars” and accusing them of misleading Nigerians with claims of political reform and democratic renewal.

He specifically mentioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), alleging that both parties have failed to live up to the standards they publicly advocate.

According to him, parties that portray themselves as alternatives to the ruling establishment have been unable to conduct internal processes without disputes and controversies.

“They said they are the saviour that will come. What has happened now?” Wike asked.

“NDC said we are the new face of democracy. ADC said this kind of party is a party that hasn’t been polluted one day; it is a party that God just brought from the womb.”

The minister further questioned the credibility of the opposition parties, citing internal disagreements and protests arising from their primary elections.

“What has happened? So dirty. See what has happened in the NDC. As small as they are, they cannot do a primary without protest.

“Look at ADC, who said it’s a coalition to take over from APC to stop the distortion of democracy. What has happened?” he added.

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