The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has hit back at former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, declaring that he would once again ensure Atiku’s failure in his presidential ambition.

Wike: No Regret Over VP Snub, Will Oppose Atiku Again

Wike, speaking through his media aide, Lere Olayinka, insisted he has no regrets over Atiku’s decision to deny him the vice-presidential slot in the buildup to the 2023 presidential election.

His response followed Atiku’s interview with Adesina Giwa-Osagie, where he stated that he had “no regrets” for ignoring Wike and instead picking former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate.

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Atiku: PDP Committee Recommended Okowa Over Wike

Atiku explained that he deliberately allowed the PDP to set up a committee to recommend three potential running mates to avoid criticism.

• "They said I did not consult widely in 2019 when I picked Peter Obi as my running mate, so in 2023, I told the party to set up a committee to recommend three names," Atiku stated.
• According to him, the committee ranked Okowa as the top choice, with Wike in second place and former Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, in third.

"So I picked number one," Atiku added, justifying his decision to go with Okowa.

Wike’s Camp Responds: Atiku Will Fail Again and Again

• Responding via X (formerly Twitter), Olayinka mocked Atiku’s justification, reminding him that Wike played a role in PDP’s 2023 presidential loss and is ready to block his ambitions again.
• "Two years after making the @OfficialPDPNig lose a presidential election it could have won, @atiku is giving reasons he did not pick @GovWike as his running mate and that he has no regrets," Olayinka wrote.

He continued:

"Someone should tell our serial presidential election contestant that Wike also has no regret for ensuring that he failed in the election and will make sure that he fails again and again."

The Wike-Atiku Rift: A Lingering PDP Crisis

The feud between Atiku and Wike traces back to the controversial PDP primaries of 2022, where Atiku emerged as the party’s flagbearer. Wike, who had expected to be compensated with the VP slot, felt betrayed when Atiku picked Okowa instead.

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Since then, Wike has remained a fierce opponent of Atiku’s presidential aspirations, aligning himself with factions that worked against the PDP in the 2023 election.

With 2027 in view, Wike’s latest remarks suggest that the battle for PDP’s leadership and presidential ticket is far from over.

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