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“You Speak Grammar, Ordinary NDC Primary, What Happened? Follow Those Who Understand Politics” — Wike Mocks Aisha Yesufu
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at activist and political commentator Aisha Yesufu following her reported loss in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial primary election in the FCT.
Speaking at a public event, Wike appeared to reference Yesufu’s previous criticism of him, particularly her remarks that he was merely a government appointee and therefore not someone she considered politically relevant to engage with.
The former Rivers State governor mocked what he described as excessive political commentary and analysis by individuals who, according to him, struggle when tested at the ballot box.
“There’s one woman who said Wike is an appointee of government and that she has no business with appointees. You speak grammar, speak grammar. Ordinary primary of NDC, what happened?” Wike said.
The minister argued that many commentators often appear on television and social media platforms presenting political analyses and statistics that fail to translate into actual electoral success.
According to him, political realities differ significantly from theoretical discussions and public commentary.
“It is easy for people to talk. When they enter media houses, they begin to churn out data from nowhere. Now, the time for data has come. What happened? It didn’t work,” he remarked.
Wike maintained that politics requires practical understanding and grassroots engagement rather than what he described as “pontification.”
He suggested that election outcomes remain the ultimate test of political influence and popularity.
Continuing his criticism, the FCT minister said those who aspire to political leadership should be prepared to face the realities of electoral contests instead of relying solely on public commentary.
“The time for pontification came. What happened? It didn’t work and it will not work. Follow those who understand this country, who understand the politics, and who mean well for the development of this country,” he said.
Wike also used the occasion to reaffirm his pride in his roots as an indigene of Rivers State and reflected on his tenure as governor, stating that his administration made a significant impact that could not be ignored.
“I stand tall to say I am a proud Rivers man. I was governor of this state. Nobody would say they didn’t hear the voice of Rivers State. No way. You must hear it, and they heard it,” he added.
The remarks have since generated reactions online, with supporters and critics debating Wike’s comments and the broader issues surrounding political activism, electoral participation, and public commentary in Nigeria’s political landscape, see more…
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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at activist and political commentator Aisha Yesufu following her reported loss in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial primary election in the FCT.
Speaking at a public event, Wike appeared to reference Yesufu’s previous criticism of him, particularly her remarks that he was merely a government appointee and therefore not someone she considered politically relevant to engage with.
The former Rivers State governor mocked what he described as excessive political commentary and analysis by individuals who, according to him, struggle when tested at the ballot box.
“There’s one woman who said Wike is an appointee of government and that she has no business with appointees. You speak grammar, speak grammar. Ordinary primary of NDC, what happened?” Wike said.
The minister argued that many commentators often appear on television and social media platforms presenting political analyses and statistics that fail to translate into actual electoral success.
According to him, political realities differ significantly from theoretical discussions and public commentary.
“It is easy for people to talk. When they enter media houses, they begin to churn out data from nowhere. Now, the time for data has come. What happened? It didn’t work,” he remarked.
Wike maintained that politics requires practical understanding and grassroots engagement rather than what he described as “pontification.”
He suggested that election outcomes remain the ultimate test of political influence and popularity.
Continuing his criticism, the FCT minister said those who aspire to political leadership should be prepared to face the realities of electoral contests instead of relying solely on public commentary.
“The time for pontification came. What happened? It didn’t work and it will not work. Follow those who understand this country, who understand the politics, and who mean well for the development of this country,” he said.
Wike also used the occasion to reaffirm his pride in his roots as an indigene of Rivers State and reflected on his tenure as governor, stating that his administration made a significant impact that could not be ignored.
“I stand tall to say I am a proud Rivers man. I was governor of this state. Nobody would say they didn’t hear the voice of Rivers State. No way. You must hear it, and they heard it,” he added.
The remarks have since generated reactions online, with supporters and critics debating Wike’s comments and the broader issues surrounding political activism, electoral participation, and public commentary in Nigeria’s political landscape, see more…
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