The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at activist-politician Aisha Yesufu following her failure to emerge as the Federal Capital Territory senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
Wike mocked Yesufu’s political ambitions, saying that despite her public criticism of political office holders and her frequent commentary on national issues, she was unable to win what he described as an “ordinary” party primary election.
The FCT Minister made the remarks during a luncheon organised for candidates of the Rainbow Coalition in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday.
Referring to Yesufu without initially mentioning her name, Wike said:
«“There’s one woman who said Wike is an appointee of government and that she has no business with appointees. You speak grammar, speak grammar.»
«“Ordinary primary of NDC, not APC or PDP, just ordinary NDC, what happened? She didn’t make it.»
«“It’s easy for people to talk. When they enter into those media houses, they begin to churn out data from nowhere.»
«“Now, the time for data has come. What happened? ‘Fa fa fa foul.’ It didn’t work. If e didn’t dey? E didn’t dey.”»
Wike’s comments come amid growing political activities ahead of future elections, with several opposition figures and activists seeking elective positions across the country. His remarks have sparked reactions from supporters and critics alike, with many viewing them as part of the ongoing political rivalry between established politicians and activist voices in Nigeria’s political landscape.
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