2027 Bombshell: Wike Slams PDP – ‘They’re Not Ready, Atiku Is A Hypocrite

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is clearly unprepared for the 2027 presidential election.

Wike made this assertion during a media chat held in Abuja on Friday, April 18, 2025. The former Rivers State Governor reaffirmed his decision to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections, arguing that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would have lost if not for strategic moves, especially after the underwhelming performance of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Wike also launched a scathing attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of dishonesty and inconsistency. He stressed that Atiku is not someone whose word can be trusted.

“The PDP is simply not ready — and that’s obvious,” Wike said. “You don’t have to like me, but ask yourself if what I’m saying will help the party. The internal power tussle is only dragging us backward.”

He continued, “In 2023, I made it clear I wouldn’t support the PDP presidential candidate. APC was struggling because Buhari’s administration wasn’t performing, but Atiku was never an option. Supporting him was out of the question.”

Recalling a past incident, Wike added, “In 2019, Atiku, Saraki, and Secondus promised I would nominate the Attorney General and Minister of Petroleum if we won. But when we lost, the person I nominated for AG wasn’t even informed when the legal team was assembled.”

“I called Saraki and reminded him of the promise — that’s just proof they never intended to keep their word,” he said. “From the start, I knew Atiku wouldn’t keep his promises. That’s why I never relied on him. My choice in 2023 was right, and now, tell me — who exactly should I support for president in 2027? Based on what?”