Nigerian politics: Nyesom Wike tells Atiku he can’t use 2027

On 2026-04-16, Nigeria's Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, publicly told former Vice President Atiku Abubakar there was “no space” for him in the 2027 presidential race and dismissed his political relevance. Wike made the remarks during an inspection tour of road projects in Kuje Area Council, also criticizing Atiku's attacks on the current administration and his record in office.