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Part of situation: Nigerian political leadership tensions (9 clusters)

Nyesom Wike reveals 2023 G5 strategy to weaken Atiku Abubakar

Nyesom Wike 2027 elections G5 governors Rainbow Coalition FCT Administration

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has sparked political debate by revealing that the G5 governors employed a strategy during the 2023 presidential election to allow Peter Obi to gain votes in parts of the South-South. Wike stated this was intended to deny Atiku Abubakar, the PDP candidate, sufficient votes in a traditional stronghold. He dismissed allegations of illegal election rigging, characterizing the move as a calculated political strategy rather than manipulation of results.

Wike also addressed his political activities ahead of the 2027 elections, reaffirming his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election through his Rainbow Coalition. He noted that while the coalition is a cross-party platform to mobilize support for Tinubu, some APC governors, including Hope Uzodimma, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and Dapo Abiodun, are opposed to the structure.

Additionally, Wike engaged in a dispute with Senator Ireti Kingibe regarding FCT Administration borrowing. Responding to Kingibe’s allegations that loans were obtained without National Assembly approval, Wike defended the process, stating that borrowing is integrated into the approved budget. He further predicted that Kingibe would not return to the Senate in 2027.

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All Progressives Congress · Atiku Abubakar · Bola Tinubu · Ireti Kingibe · Nigeria · Nyesom Wike · Peoples Democratic Party · Peter Obi · Rainbow Coalition

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G5 Strategy Was To Deny Atiku Votes In 2023 Elections - Wike - KapitalFM 92. 9 Abuja [kapitalfm.gov.ng]
We Backed Obi To Cut Atiku’s Votes In 2023 – Wike [dailyreport.ng]
2023: How we voted Obi, denied Atiku South-South votes — Wike [matazarising.com]
Aisha Yesufu Accuses Wike Of Lying Over G5’s 2023 Election Strategy [gwg.ng]
You can't rig an election where you are not popular - Wike [phenomenal.com.ng]
EXPOSED: Aggrieved APC Governors Open Talks with Atiku Ahead of 2027 Elections [thecapital.ng]
“So He Is Telling Nigerians He Rigged The Election?” - Justice Crack Reacts Wike's 2023 Election Claim [www.gistlover.com]
Wike Names 3 APC Governors Opposed To His Rainbow Coalition [thepodiummedia.com]
Wike Rejects 2023 Election Rigging Allegations [newscentraltv.com]
Wike Refutes 2023 Rigging Allegations Against Obi - News Agency Of Nigeria [nannews.ng]
Wike blasts Ireti Kingibe as ‘illiterate’ Over Abuja loan allegations, says she’s leaving senate [nationalaccordnewspaper.com]
Wike denies rigging 2023 election for Tinubu [chronicle.ng]
2027: We have our strategy to win election — Wike - THE AUTHORITY NEWS [authorityngr.com]
We deployed strategy, not rigging against Obi in 2023 — Wike [tribuneonlineng.com]
Wike refutes rigging allegations against Peter Obi in 2023 [www.kemifilani.ng]
FCT Minister Denies Rigging 2023 Polls Against Obi - Voice of Nigeria [von.gov.ng]
Ireti Kingibe is an illeterate. She is not going to return to the Senate- Wike [www.lindaikejisblog.com]
Tinubu Keeps Wike, Limits His Reach: AbdulRahman’s Quiet Victory [www.fellowpress.com]
PDP Makes Fresh Move On Wike Amid Rift With APC Governors [www.naijanews.com]
A TROPHY FOR TINUBU’S COURAGE? [www.thisdaylive.com]
2027: Ireti Kingibe will lose FCT senate seat — Wike - TheCitizen - It's all about you [thecitizenng.com]
2027: Ireti Kingibe an illiterate, won’t return to Senate – Wike [hallmarknews.com]
Wike: G5 Governors Deliberately Let Peter Obi Win South-South To Hurt Atiku In 2023 [www.arise.tv]
Wike Denies Plot to Succeed Tinubu in 2031 [www.nigerianeye.com]
Wike names 3 APC governors fighting his coalition [FULL LIST] [www.sagagist.com.ng]
2027 polls: Wike reaffirms support for Tinubu, says Rainbow Coalition not APC structure [blueprint.ng]
We Allowed Peter Obi Win South-South in 2023, But Not in 2027 - Wike Analyses APC's Strategy [www.gistmania.com]
2027: Atiku, Obi, others urged to rally behind single. . . [dailytrust.com]