Minister Nyesom Wike Criticizes Opposition Election Disputes

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, criticized opposition parties on Monday, arguing that recent controversies over their internal elections undermine their claims of offering a superior alternative to Nigeria’s established political system. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja, Wike specifically cited disputes within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Wike stated that parties and politicians who have consistently accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of undemocratic practices, such as candidate imposition, are now facing similar allegations. He referenced presidential aspirants within the ADC who publicly rejected the outcome of their party’s primary, alleging irregularities. He also noted protests surrounding the NDC’s internal processes. These developments, he argued, expose what he described as hypocrisy and attempts to deceive Nigerians with promises of moral superiority.

The minister asserted that Nigerians now see that these politicians are, in his words, "all liars" who cannot continue to deceive the public. He expressed a...