Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday took a swipe at the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, describing him as a “food is ready” politician who lacks the capacity to confront the challenges of leadership.
Wike spoke on Monday during his monthly media parley in
Abuja, insisting that leadership requires resilience, courage and the ability
to withstand pressure, not merely criticizing others or seeking easy paths to
power.
According to him, Nigeria’s challenges demand leaders who
can confront difficulties head-on rather than retreat when confronted with
obstacles.
“Peter Obi is like food is ready, ‘mama put’. I don’t want
struggling in this country. There are challenges. You must have the capacity to
face those challenges,” Wike said.
The FCT minister argued that true leadership is tested in
difficult times, insisting that leaders must remain steadfast even when faced
with opposition and criticism.
Drawing from his experience in the Peoples Democratic Party,
PDP, Wike recalled how he resisted pressure to leave the party despite internal
crises and the influence of political opponents.
“You saw in PDP, all the governors, I said I will not leave
this party. They had money, yes, but it’s not money. I said I was not going to
leave, rather you will leave. Have I left? Have you not left?” he stated.
Wike also recalled the criticism he faced upon assuming
office as FCT minister, saying he endured intense public attacks but remained
focused on his responsibilities.
“That’s what makes you a leader. That’s what makes you a
man. Leadership is not bashing you. That’s not leadership. You remember when I
came here as a minister, there was nothing I did not, no abuse I did not get,”
he added.
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