Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reflected on his past relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, saying the former Rivers State governor appeared happier and healthier when they worked together.
Obi made the remarks while speaking about his relationship with Wike and the political developments ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
According to Obi, Wike seemed to enjoy himself more during the period they worked together. 
“Wike was looking healthier when we were working together. When Wike and I were together, he was a much happier person and was enjoying himself,” Obi said.
The former governor also recounted an alleged remark attributed to Wike, claiming that someone had told him that the FCT minister once said he would become the “first president” if Obi eventually emerged as president.
“Someone even told me that Wike said if I became president, he would be the first president,” Obi added.
Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, also sought to explain his motivation for pursuing the presidency, saying his ambition was not driven by a desire to persecute political opponents.
“I’m not campaigning to be president to start pursuing people,” he said.
His comments come amid renewed political realignments and manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections, with Obi and Wike now occupying different political positions from the period when they worked together.
