Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he is positioning himself to succeed President Bola Tinubu in 2031.
The speculation stems from allegations that Wike’s controversial Rainbow Coalition was designed to pave the way for a future presidential bid.
But speaking after inspecting projects in Abuja on Monday, Wike described the reports as false and premature.
“People like taking the position of God. First of all, you have to pray that you are alive. You must pray to God to keep you alive till tomorrow. It is when God keeps you alive that you know what to do,” he said.
Wike insisted that linking him to 2031 politics was unfounded, adding that even if such a plan existed, it should not be considered problematic.
“How can you be planning 2031 now? Saying that I am positioning myself ahead of the 2031 election is not correct. But assuming it is true, what is wrong? People are just afraid of their shadows, not me. Let’s pray to be alive first,” he added.
His remarks come amid growing debate over the Rainbow Coalition’s role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
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