“Peter Obi Can Never Be President Again” — Wike Unleashes Political Thunder in Church

In what is fast becoming one of the most explosive political soundbites of the year, Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, “can never be president again.”

The dramatic statement, reportedly made during a church service, has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape and ignited fierce reactions across social media platforms, especially on X (formerly Twitter), where the quote has gone viral.

Wike didn’t hold back. In his characteristic firebrand style, he lambasted the former Anambra State governor for allegedly switching his tune on democracy. “Peter Obi is now saying democracy is no longer working in Nigeria because he’s no longer in power,” Wike thundered, addressing a stunned congregation. “But when he was governor of Anambra, democracy was working.”

The crowd, though gathered for spiritual reflection, suddenly found themselves caught in a political storm.

Wike’s comments, delivered not in a campaign rally but from the pulpit, underscore just how deeply entrenched Nigeria’s political battle lines have become — even in the house of God.

Wike’s bombshell couldn’t have come at a more charged time. With murmurs already swirling around the 2027 presidential race, every move, every word, and every side-eye from major political gladiators is being interpreted as positioning. And with Peter Obi still widely seen as a symbol of youth hope and electoral reform, Wike’s statement landed like a slap across the face of the Obidient movement.

Peter Obi, who emerged third in the controversial 2023 elections behind President Bola Tinubu and PDP’s Atiku Abubakar, has remained a vocal critic of the current administration and Nigeria’s fragile democracy.

Recently, he lamented the breakdown of democratic values, citing electoral irregularities, judicial inconsistencies, and the worsening economic crisis. To his supporters, these are the genuine concerns of a patriot. But to Wike, they are the bitter cries of a man who tasted defeat and can't move on.

“His time has passed,” Wike said flatly, delivering the final blow — a phrase that has now become a trending hashtag: #HisTimeHasPassed.

Reactions were instant and intense. While some hailed Wike for speaking what they believe to be the hard truth — that Peter Obi has peaked politically and should exit the stage — others slammed the FCT minister for politicizing the church and disrespecting a former presidential contender who, in their view, still commands massive national goodwill.

Across X, the online battlefield was ablaze. One user wrote, “Wike is obsessed with Obi. If he’s irrelevant, why talk about him in church?” Another posted, “Wike is right. Obi talks democracy only when it suits him. Nigeria needs action, not complaints.”

But perhaps the most piercing reaction came from Obi’s loyal supporters, who argue that Wike is simply rattled by Obi’s growing popularity, especially among disenchanted youth, civil servants, and middle-class voters who once looked to PDP and APC for salvation but now feel betrayed. They accuse Wike of hypocrisy, recalling his fiery opposition to PDP’s presidential primaries in 2022 — a period where he too was branded bitter and unpresidential.

It’s not the first time the ex-governor has thrown jabs at Obi, but this one stings differently — perhaps because it was made in church, or because it reflects a deeper fear: that the political tables may still turn before 2027.

Observers are now asking the critical question: Is Wike clearing the path for his own presidential ambition, or is he simply defending the APC-led government where he now plays a key role? Either way, his calculated shots at Obi suggest the Labour Party candidate is still a threat in high political quarters — a man who, despite losing in 2023, remains planted in the minds of millions.

Peter Obi has yet to respond directly, but insiders say he remains focused on building grassroots structures and pushing electoral reform through legal and civic channels. Whether this silence is strategic or simply dignified restraint, only time will tell. But one thing is clear — 2027 has already begun.

As Nigeria grapples with inflation, insecurity, and dwindling trust in public institutions, the voices of its political gladiators grow louder. And with each statement, each dig, each pulpit-turned-podium, the battle lines for the soul of the nation are being drawn once again.

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