The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, over a recent video showing him serving food at an event.
Speaking on Tuesday during the commissioning of the New Edo Line Transport Service in Benin City, Wike described Obi’s action as a “show of shame” aimed at deceiving Nigerians into believing he is humble.
“This is not where a presidential candidate will begin to serve food. No! No!! How long will he be serving the food? As a president, you will be carrying food and serving? And then Nigerians are laughing. Who told you that is humility?” Wike said.
The former Rivers State governor also backed Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo over his recent warning to Obi to seek security clearance before visiting Edo. Wike argued that Okpebholo’s stance was necessary for public safety and should not be misinterpreted as hostility.
Wike further criticised Nigerians for supporting what he called “political theatrics,” urging them to demand sincerity from leaders rather than “wayo” (deception).
