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Nyesom Wike continued his feud with Atiku Abubakar, saying Nigerians have rejected the former vice-president many times
Wike downplayed Atiku's chances of clinching the PDP ticket for the 2027 general election, saying it will simply not happen
In 2022, Wike lost the presidential ticket of the PDP to Atiku, the start of an unending rancour

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering politics and governance in Nigeria.

FCT, Abuja - Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has said there will be no chance for Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, to secure the party’s ticket in 2027.

Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, November 13, monitored by Legit.ng, the FCT minister lamented that Nigerians rejected Atiku in 2023 and the presidential hopeful will be too old to contest in 2027.

Responding to a question about Atiku’s recent claim that his economic blueprint would rescue and serve Nigerians better than the current administration’s approach, Wike stated that the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate had previously presented his blueprint to Nigerians, who rejected him.

Wike said:

“Did he not present it before Nigerians? Did Nigerians choose him? He is lobbying for another chance, but the chance will not be there. In which party? How can we rely on one man for so many years?“You presented your blueprint in 2023; Nigerians heard you clearly and said thank you, but it will not work. We will not support you. Criticism does not mean the opposition is working."