The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting the 2027 presidential election.
Wike alleged that Jonathan is being influenced by the same individuals who, according to him, misled and betrayed the former president in the past.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Monday, Wike urged Jonathan not to fall into the same trap again, warning him against being used by political actors who previously let him down.
“I know Jonathan very well. He has international respect and should maintain that. These same people weighing Jonathan down are the ones who played him in 2015.
“They are only trying to cause confusion in the party.
“People pushing Jonathan, what strength do they have? Were they not the same people who worked against him in 2015?
“Those calling for a Jonathan candidacy are the same political actors who ‘played him’ during the 2015 elections.”
Wike also distanced himself from contesting for the presidency in 2027.
He explained that he won’t run for president because he works for President Bola Tinubu and has integrity to protect.
Wike said: “I have integrity, I have character. The person who appointed me is there. We are saying he should run.
“Then I will turn around to say I want to run? What kind of thing is that? How will my children even look at me? I will not run for president.”
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