Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has clarified his reasons for not supporting Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, during the 2023 general elections.

Wike stated, "No, he has no chance to win the election. I don't support candidates who are focused on social media. I don't back social media candidates."

As a politician, Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, emphasized that he focuses on assessing candidates with the potential to win, rather than those merely popular on social media.

Wike explained that winning elections in Nigeria requires more than just being the most qualified or popular on social media platforms.

“In politics, it’s not always the right that oh, this is the best candidate. No, no, no,” he said. “You see Nigerians today, in politics, so many factors come in.”

Wike also mentioned the challenges faced during the 2023 elections, including the naira redesign policy and fuel scarcity, which he argued contributed to a turbulent environment.

Wike praised President Bola Tinubu for successfully navigating the challenges posed by the administration's policies during the election period.

“No party in government would at that time bring some policy when you know you’re running an election,” he said. “But everything was done, and he survived. He survived it.”