By Bayo Wahab
Lere Olayinka, a media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the minister’s concern that he could face political retaliation if either former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi wins the 2027 presidential election.
Olayinka spoke on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Friday while reacting to Wike’s recent declaration that he could be among the first politicians targeted if the opposition defeats President Bola Tinubu at the polls.
Wike had said his open support for Tinubu’s re-election had made him a target of opposition forces, but insisted that he had no regrets about his political position.
“I will be the first politician that I think they will come after. I will be the first politician. I know they will come for my head,” Wike had said.
