Look within the mirror first, you possibly can't lecture Peter Obi – NDC blasts Wike

A recent disagreement has damaged out between the camp of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, over its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The social gathering has advised Wike to cease appearing like a saint on nationwide unity, saying he has no standing to evangelise to Obi about tolerance or good management.

The quarrel began after Wike attacked Obi over what occurred at a city corridor assembly in Lagos.

Wike claimed Obi stayed seated whereas the current nationwide anthem was being sung, however stood up instantly when the previous anthem was launched.

The minister known as it an act of lawlessness and a plot to separate the nation.

In an announcement by the spokesperson of the National Campaign Council, Chiogo Constance Ikokwu, the NDC stated Wike ought to test his personal previous earlier than judging Obi.

Ikokwu stated it’s stunning {that a} man whose title has been linked to disaster, division and long-running instability in and outdoors Rivers State now desires to behave because the decide of Nigerian politics.

She recalled Wike’s half within the disaster that trailed the 2023 presidential ballot in Rivers, in addition to his motion between the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC.

According to her, these actions have left many Nigerians confused about the place he actually stands.

She stated Wike’s newest sermon on unity shouldn’t be taken severely.

“Minister Wike needs to look in the mirror. He has no moral right to lecture Peter Obi or anybody on unity,” Ikokwu stated.