A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has replied the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, declaring that the minister is incapable of stopping the actualisation of the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Key Highlight:
- Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze of the African Democratic Congress said Nyesom Wike lacks the power to stop the presidential ambition of Atiku Abubakar.
- Eze described Wike’s comments as “childish, undemocratic and arrogant,” arguing that no single politician can determine Nigeria’s next president in a democracy.
- The ADC chieftain challenged Wike to clarify the “structure” he frequently references, questioning whether it is based on popular support or the alleged manipulation of state institutions.
- Eze said worsening economic hardship, insecurity and rising living costs have increased political awareness among Nigerians, making it harder for political elites to influence electoral outcomes.
- According to Eze, the 2027 presidential election will be decided by Nigerians based on competence, credibility and vision, rather than political intimidation, propaganda or individual influence.
In a statement on Monday made available to journalists, Chief Eze, described Wike’s boast as childish, undemocratic, arrogant and reflects a dangerous mindset that seeks to elevate one individual above the collective will of millions of Nigerians.
He stressed that in a democracy, no single politician, regardless of the position he occupies or perceived influence, possesses the power to determine who becomes the president of Nigeria.
The ADC chieftain therefore challenged the FCT minister to explain to Nigerians the exact nature of the “structure” he constantly boasts about.
According to Eze, Nigerians should know whether the minister is referring to a legitimate political structure built on the confidence, goodwill and support of the electorate or a structure allegedly anchored on the manipulation of state institutions, intimidation of political opponents, deployment of security agencies, abuse of governmental powers and other anti-democratic practices that have over the years undermined the sanctity of the electoral process.
“It is important that Wike tells Nigerians what he means by structure. Is it the structure of the people or the structure of power?
“Is it a structure founded on democratic principles or one built around the intimidation of opponents and the manipulation of institutions? These are questions Nigerians deserve answers to,” the ADC chieftain added.
He noted that the hardship, hunger, insecurity, rising cost of living and economic uncertainty currently confronting Nigerians, have fundamentally altered the political consciousness of the electorate.
The ADC chieftain stated that Nigerians are increasingly determined to reclaim their country from leaders and political actors whose actions have contributed to the nation’s present challenges.
Eze maintained that the days when a few powerful individuals could sit in secluded political meetings and decide the fate of the nation are rapidly coming to an end.
He argued that the growing political awareness among Nigerians, particularly the youth, will make it increasingly difficult for any politician to impose his personal preferences on the electorate.
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The ADC stalwart further reminded Wike that political influence is neither permanent nor absolute.
He observed that history is replete with examples of individuals who once considered themselves indispensable political forces, but eventually discovered that power belongs ultimately to the people.
He warned against the dangerous illusion of political invincibility, stressing that no politician remains relevant forever and that the electorate possesses the ultimate authority to reward or reject leaders at the polls.
Eze stated that many Nigerians are still grappling with the consequences of policies and political decisions of the current administration that have worsened their economic conditions and diminished their confidence in government.
He argued that rather than engaging in premature political chest-thumping, public office holders under the Tinubu regime should be focusing their energies on addressing the numerous challenges confronting ordinary citizens across the country.
He further emphasized that the 2027 presidential election will not be determined by boasts, threats, propaganda or political intimidation, but by the collective judgment of Nigerians based on competence, credibility, vision and the capacity to rescue the nation from its present predicament.
