The Digest:
A firm political dismissal resonates from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. He has described the newly formed opposition coalition as "ill-equipped" to solve Nigeria's problems, labeling its prominent members "buccaneers" and "vampires," as reported by Channels Television.
Key Points:
- FCT Minister Nyesom Wike dismissed the newly formed political coalition.
- He described members of the group as "buccaneers" and "vampires," stating, "We’ve chased them away".
- The coalition, formed to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027, adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform.
- Key figures in the coalition include ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and former Senate President David Mark.
- Wike argued that two years are insufficient to solve Nigeria's economic crisis, which he claimed Tinubu inherited as "totally gone".
- He accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal agendas rather than national interests.
- The Minister's comments counter claims by Rotimi Amaechi that Tinubu's government "buried" the economy.
Sources: Channels Television
