Atiku Abubakar Refuses to Engage in Political Spats with Wike

Political Tensions Rise: Atiku’s Response to Wike’s Criticisms

The political feud between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), continues to intensify. In a recent exchange, Atiku responded to Wike’s criticisms, stating that he would not “descend into the gutter” to engage in a war of words, where he believes Wike “feels at home.”

This sharp retort from Atiku comes after Wike made critical remarks about him, particularly regarding his political relevance following his loss in the 2023 presidential election.

The tension between the two has been simmering since the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primaries, where Wike felt sidelined when Atiku was chosen as the party’s candidate.

Atiku’s response suggests that he is not willing to engage in a prolonged public spat with Wike, instead choosing to distance himself from the heated rhetoric.

However, this ongoing exchange reflects deeper divisions within Nigerian politics, particularly within the PDP, where personal rivalries and political maneuvering have continued to play out even after the elections.

The back-and-forth between the two influential political figures highlights the unresolved tensions within the party, which could shape future political alliances and strategies ahead of upcoming elections.