By News Desk

ABUJA, Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has taken aim at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Dele Momodu following a high-profile courtesy visit by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Speaking to political allies and media representatives in Abuja, Wike framed Adeleke’s engagement with the presidency as clear proof that politicians across party lines are coalescing around President Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Wike’s Remarks and Political Jab

During his address, Wike dismissed critics within the opposition PDP—specifically targeting media publisher and PDP elder Dele Momodu—who have continuously criticized cross-party engagements with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration:

• Expanding Coalition: Wike asserted that opposition figures visiting the State House demonstrate growing cross-party confidence in Tinubu’s leadership, signaling the foundation of a formidable political alliance for the 2027 presidential poll.
• Dismissal of Opposing Factions: The FCT Minister mocked Momodu’s media commentaries, characterizing opposition figures who dismiss alignment with the presidency as politically detached from current grassroots realities.
• Defending Cross-Party Governance: Wike reiterated his long-standing position that working alongside the central government transcends partisan divisions and delivers tangible administrative benefits to state constituencies.

Political Context and PDP Fractures

The exchange underscores the persistent internal divisions within the opposition PDP. While mainstream PDP elements led by figures like Momodu advocate strict party discipline and resistance to the ruling APC, Wike’s allied faction continues to advocate strategic realignment and open collaboration with President Tinubu’s government.

Neither Dele Momodu nor representatives for Governor Ademola Adeleke have issued a formal reply addressing Wike’s comments regarding the 2027 coalition claims.

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