Tambuwal’s Comments On Me, Tinubu, Won’t Go Unanswered

Tambuwal’s Comments On Me, Tinubu, Won’t Go Unanswered – Wike
Wike’s aide says the Minister will respond to Tambuwal’s comments soon.
Tension grows between the two political figures over loyalty and integrity

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to respond to comments made by former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, regarding his political stance and loyalty.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tambuwal, while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today last Friday, said his political decisions had always been guided by principles of leadership rather than personal ties. He added that if faced with a choice, he would prefer supporting former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over Wike for Nigeria’s leadership.

“When it comes to leadership of this country and leadership of the people, tomorrow, not even today, I would rather support Atiku than Nyesom Wike,” Tambuwal stated.

He further clarified that his political moves were collaborative and not personal, stressing: “You have never seen me going against President Bola Tinubu personally, you have never heard of me going against Nyesom Wike personally.”

Reacting on Monday, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said the Minister would not allow Tambuwal’s remarks, which also touched on President Bola Tinubu, to go unanswered.

Olayinka explained: “I have been inundated with calls, especially from journalists, seeking the Minister’s reaction. Apart from what he said against the Minister, Tambuwal also cast aspersions on President Tinubu, and such will not go unresponded to. Therefore, what I can say is that the Minister will respond accordingly. He will definitely tell Nigerians what a betrayal is and what it means to have integrity. Till then, let’s keep our fingers crossed.”

The exchange highlights the ongoing tension between Wike and Tambuwal, both influential figures in Nigeria’s political landscape, particularly within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and their evolving alliances with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

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