Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as political gamblers ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Wike accused the opposition figures of pursuing political power without a clear vision for Nigeria’s development.

He spoke on Friday at a town hall meeting in Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he urged residents to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.

Referring to Atiku’s repeated presidential bids, Wike said the former vice-president’s political ambition had become a recurring gamble.

“When somebody’s destiny is to be playing gamble, he can’t stop. So, that is why I urge him to continue to play gamble till 2031. You come out again and play gamble, kalokalo,” Wike said.

The minister questioned Atiku’s vision for Nigeria, comparing his repeated presidential bids with those of former United States President Abraham Lincoln.

“Abraham Lincoln was different. He had a vision for America. I think we have no vision for Nigeria,” Wike said.

He also alleged that Atiku was motivated by personal interests rather than a clear plan for national development.

Wike further challenged former Rivers governors to identify projects they executed in Abua-Odual during their tenures, urging residents to compare their records with those of his administration.

“Since he was governor for eight years, are you telling me what you gave to Abua-Odual? No, tell me,” he said.

The minister cited road construction and other infrastructure projects executed during his tenure as Rivers State governor from 2015 to 2023, arguing that political leaders should be assessed based on their performance.

He also questioned the allocation of public funds to certain projects, insisting that resources should address the needs of communities.

Wike urged Rivers residents to support Tinubu’s re-election bid and candidates backed by the Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.