Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), has sharply criticized former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for his consistent switching among political parties. In a media session held in Abuja on Monday, Wike highlighted that Abubakar has changed political affiliations numerous times since Nigeria transitioned to civilian rule in 1999.

Wike specifically referenced Abubakar's latest move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stating, "Atiku was in the PDP in 1999, then he joined the Action Congress (AC). After AC, he returned to the PDP, later moved to the All Progressives Congress (APC), and then back to the PDP again, all in pursuit of the presidential ticket...