2027: Obidients warn Wike over alleged rigging plot

The Obidient Movement has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, to stay away from any plan to rig the 2027 general elections.

The warning was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Movement’s Directorate of Media and Communications.

The Movement said Nigerians must be allowed to freely choose their leaders through a free, fair and credible process.

This comes after Wike recently declared that he would lead President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in the FCT and Rivers State.

The Movement also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and security agencies to remain neutral and resist any form of political interference in the elections.

It stressed that no individual or political party has the right to decide the outcome of an election before citizens cast their votes.

Recall that Wike had on Monday described himself as the field commander of Tinubu’s re-election campaign in both territories.

The minister also said he would coordinate political activities in support of the President’s second-term ambition.

In response to the declaration, the Obidients said, “Wike must understand that coordinating a political campaign does not confer ownership of the electorate, control over voters, or authority over the electoral process.”