2027: Wike Dares Opposition Coalition to Present Their Scorecard

2027: Wike Dares Opposition Coalition to Present Their Scorecard

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at opposition politicians for forming a coalition just 18 months after President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration in 2023—barely six months into his administration.

Speaking on Friday during the commissioning of the Aguma Palace–New Market–Radio Nigeria road in Gwagwalada, Wike criticized members of the coalition—who recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their political platform for the 2027 general elections—challenging them to present records of their past achievements instead of claiming widespread public discontent.

“I was surprised to see how hurt some people were about the progress being made in the FCT,” Wike said. “Last night on Politics Today, I saw one of the presidential hopefuls from the coalition, an industrialist, visibly upset—angry that the President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker, and SGF are all commissioning projects. Yet, they say Nigerians are angry.”

He questioned the coalition’s timing and motives:
“They claim to have formed the coalition 18 months ago—meaning they started plotting just six months into President Tinubu’s tenure. How do you begin criticizing someone barely into their job? When will the deception stop?”

Wike went on to accuse key coalition figures—such as former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and former Senate President David Mark—of being bitter over their loss of power.

“Let everyone bring their scorecard. If you were Senate President, show how you helped the people of Benue or Otukpo. We've been in office for just 16 days here and already have results to show. So what did you do with your time in power?”

He continued: “God gave you a chance to serve and improve lives, but you failed. Now you're out and angry, claiming Nigerians are angry. No—the truth is, you are angry because you're no longer in power. And let me say this: you won't return.”

Wike also took aim at the coalition’s support for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, criticizing his history of switching political parties.

“In 2023, they backed someone whose political history since 1999 has been about jumping from one party to another. From 1999 to 2006, from 2014 to 2019, and now in 2025, he’s at it again—forming another coalition. Is that your legacy? Were you born into coalitions?” Wike asked mockingly.