Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stirred controversy by claiming he could have helped President Bola Tinubu win the Osun State governorship election if federal might had been deployed.
Wike made the remarks while reacting to the outcome of the poll, which saw the opposition candidate emerge victorious.
His comments have sparked a political firestorm, with critics accusing him of endorsing electoral manipulation.
The statement also exposes underlying tensions within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the handling of the election.
Meanwhile, the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, has remained silent on Governor Ademola Adeleke’s congratulatory call, while decrying attacks on his supporters.
The post-election drama continues to unfold, raising concerns about the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process and the willingness of political actors to accept results that do not favour them.
