Nigeria, July 26 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians to dismiss the coalition gathering under the African Democratic Congress, labeling them as "naysayers and unpatriotic."

During a speech at the University of Port Harcourt's 35th Combined Convocation and 50th Anniversary, where he was honored with an Honorary Doctor of Science degree in Political Science, Wike criticized the coalition's intentions to challenge incumbent President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. He pointed out that the coalition has no significant record of achievements in prior positions.

Wike commended Tinubu for making difficult yet necessary decisions that he believes will ultimately benefit Nigeria, highlighting ear...