APC chieftain Farouk Aliyu condemns FCT Minister Wike’s remarks on governors
APC chieftain Farouk Aliyu condemned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for calling APC governors "lazy 419ers" during a Thursday interview on Channels Television.
In Brief
- •APC chieftain Farouk Aliyu condemned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for calling APC governors "lazy 419ers" during a Thursday interview on Channels Television.
- •Wike had previously described the governors as "politically lazy" on Arise Television’s Prime Time program, sparking a feud between the minister and APC leadership.
- •APC governors, led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, have pledged loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and rejected alliances that could threaten his 2027 re‑election bid.
- •Aliyu warned that the APC will not tolerate name‑calling and that Wike cannot dictate the party’s campaign strategy.
Why It Matters
The clash highlights growing tensions within Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike’s remarks, perceived as an attack on the party’s governors, risk fracturing the APC’s unified front and could influence voter perception of the party’s cohesion. Aliyu’s strong rebuke signals the party’s intent to maintain discipline and protect its image as it prepares to support President Bola Tinubu’s re‑election bid.
Key Details
- Source
- Daily Post
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-17
- Interview Platform
- Channels Television's Politics Today
- Election Year
- 2027
- Party Stance
- APC rejects Wike's remarks
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