Eze Critiques Wike’s Remarks on Atiku and Obi
In a recent development in Abuja, Eze Chukwuemeka, the former National Publicity Secretary of the now-defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), has launched a critique against Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for his comments regarding former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party.
Wike, speaking at a luncheon for the 27 embattled lawmakers from Rivers State, claimed that Nigerians had rejected Atiku during the 2023 general elections. In response, Eze expressed his disappointment, labeling Wike’s statements as unwarranted and stressing that Atiku is a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political landscape—a dedicated mobilizer, democrat, philanthropist, and a unifying politician who has made significant sacrifices to strengthen the country’s democracy.
Eze’s remarks suggest that Wike’s criticisms reflect a lack of understanding of the nature of political relationships, which he argues should focus on enduring interests rather than enmity. He indicated that Wike, a politician from Rivers State, might have forgotten that true politics thrives on the principle that there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.
Eze further condemned Wike’s tactics as indicative of a newly minted politician resorting to slanderous remarks to maintain his alliance with President Bola Tinubu, while disregarding the contributions of a committed patriot like Atiku, who has endeavored to advance Nigeria’s progress.
This exchange reflects underlying tensions within Nigeria’s political sphere and highlights the ongoing debates regarding loyalty, criticism, and the responsibilities of political leaders in a democratic society.
