Atiku Condemns Wike’s Political Comments Made During Church Service
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sharply criticized FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for making political statements during a Sunday church service. Atiku accused Wike of transforming “the altar of God into a political sandbox” and warned that his “day of reckoning is near.”
The controversy erupted after Wike used a church platform to share his views on former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and Nigeria’s economic situation. Atiku condemned this approach as inappropriate mixing of religious worship with partisan politics.
“God is not mocked,” Atiku declared in his warning to the FCT minister, suggesting divine consequences for Wike’s actions. The former presidential candidate expressed concern about politicians exploiting religious venues to advance their political agendas.
Wike, who served as Rivers State governor before his current federal appointment, has frequently made headlines for his outspoken political commentary. His Sunday remarks reportedly targeted Obi’s political ambitions and addressed broader economic challenges facing Nigeria.
The exchange highlights growing tensions within Nigeria’s political landscape as various leaders position themselves ahead of future elections. Religious leaders and political observers have increasingly called for clear boundaries between worship services and political discourse.
This latest confrontation between Atiku and Wike reflects deeper divisions within Nigeria’s political establishment, particularly regarding appropriate venues for political messaging and the role of religious institutions in national politics.
