Wike Accuses Anambra Governor of Misusing State Funds

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has launched a sharp critique against former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, challenging his development record and political influence. The remarks came during a recent road project commissioning in Abuja, where Wike addressed what he termed unnecessary criticism from the Labour Party presidential candidate.

Wike Targets Obi’s Governance Record

Wike accused Peter Obi of consistently politicizing issues, referencing the former governor’s recent visit to an Abuja school where he allegedly criticized the FCT Administration for not providing student toilets. Dismissing these comments, Wike asserted that Obi should instead account for his own tenure in Anambra State. The minister claimed Obi failed to develop the state during his eight-year governorship, choosing instead to deposit state funds in banks rather than financing development projects.

“Did he develop the entire Anambra? Instead, he carried the state’s money and put it in his bank,” Wike stated during the event. The FCT Minister directly challenged Peter Obi to compare his eight-year performance in Anambra with the development achievements in Nigeria’s capital territory over the past two years.

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Wike further questioned Obi’s political capacity, mocking his ability to manage complex governance structures. “Someone who cannot manage a political party is talking about managing a complex country like Nigeria,” Wike declared. He concluded with a biting characterization of the former governor’s national influence, stating “He will remain a social media president.”

The public exchange highlights ongoing tensions between prominent political figures as Peter Obi continues to maintain significant opposition presence following the 2023 presidential elections. Wike’s comments reflect the increasingly personal nature of political discourse in Nigeria, with development records becoming central to these confrontations. The FCT Minister’s remarks about Peter Obi’s governance approach have ignited fresh debate about political accountability and legacy assessment in Nigerian politics.