Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has every right to remove him from office whenever he is deemed no longer useful.
Wike made the remark while addressing recent political discussions surrounding his role in the Tinubu-led administration. He stressed that his appointment is entirely at the president’s discretion and not a matter of entitlement.
According to the former Rivers State governor, his focus remains on delivering results and justifying the confidence reposed in him, rather than worrying about removal from office. He added that leadership positions come with responsibility, not permanence.
Wike’s comment has since sparked reactions across political circles, with many viewing it as a reaffirmation of loyalty to President Tinubu and the principle that public office is service-driven, not guaranteed.

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has queried claims of political leadership within the All Progressives Congress (APC), criticizing Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for declaring himself the party’s “001” in the state.
Fayose argued that political leadership within a state cannot be self-proclaimed, insisting that it must be earned through influence, structure, and recognition by party stakeholders. He questioned whether similar claims could be made in other states, asking rhetorically if Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, could unilaterally declare himself the political leader of Lagos.
According to Fayose, such declarations risk deepening internal divisions within the party and undermining established party hierarchies. He advised party leaders to prioritize unity and internal democracy over personal assertions of dominance.

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may struggle for relevance in the 2027 general election if it fails to present former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as its presidential candidate.
Fayose made the assertion while commenting on the ongoing realignments and coalition talks among opposition political parties ahead of the 2027 polls. According to him, Obi remains the most influential political figure capable of galvanising national support and giving any opposition platform a realistic chance against the ruling party.
He stressed that Peter Obi’s political appeal, especially among young Nigerians and urban voters, makes him indispensable to any serious opposition movement. Fayose argued that without Obi at the centre of its presidential ambition, ADC risks fading into political obscurity.
“As far as 2027 is concerned, Peter Obi is the only person that truly matters in ADC. Any party that fails to recognise his political weight is only deceiving itself,” Fayose said.
The former governor noted that the 2023 presidential election fundamentally altered Nigeria’s political landscape, with Obi emerging as a dominant force beyond traditional party structures. He added that Obi’s performance at the polls proved that Nigerians are increasingly driven by personality, credibility, and perceived competence rather than party loyalty alone.
Fayose also cautioned opposition parties against internal power struggles and ego-driven politics, warning that such tendencies could weaken collective efforts to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
He urged ADC leaders to prioritise strategic decision-making and national interest over personal ambitions, stressing that failure to do so would limit the party’s ability to attract voters, allies, and relevance on the national stage.
As preparations for the 2027 elections gradually gather momentum, Fayose’s remarks are expected to further intensify debates around opposition unity, candidate selection, and the future political direction of Peter Obi, whose next move remains a subject of nationwide interest.