Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has weighed in on the political relevance of Nyesom Wike, attributing his current prominence to his perceived utility to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking in an interview reported by The Sun, Lamido described Wike as a political tool for the APC within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), suggesting that his influence is tied to his governorship and ministerial role.
Lamido argued that, like former governors Samuel Ortom, Okezie Ikpeazu, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Wike’s political visibility is primarily fueled by the resources and leverage of public office. Once out of power, these politicians often lose influence, fading into obscurity. Using Ortom as an example, Lamido highlighted how his ability to convene high-profile meetings abroad ended with his tenure as governor.
“They could meet in places like Barcelona and Madrid because they had access to resources,” Lamido explained. “Now, Ortom is just an ordinary person, like me. Without the office, the leverage disappears.”...Read Full Article [Click Here>]
Lamido believes Wike’s role as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory has temporarily extended his relevance. “Wike is lucky to be a machinery used by the APC. They appointed him Minister of Abuja, giving him visibility and resources. But Wike, as a person, doesn’t exist politically to me. Very soon, he’ll become a political history.”
Lamido’s comments underscore his skepticism about Wike’s long-term political influence, framing it as transient and dependent on external factors rather than personal political prowess.
