Wike Calls Obi a Political Scavenger, Says He Just Jumps From Pot to Pot Like Mama Put

Wike Calls Obi a Political Scavenger, Says He Just Jumps From Pot to Pot Like Mama Put

The political war between Nyesom Wike and Peter Obi is far from over, and Wike just fired another heavy shot. The FCT Minister blasted Obi over his recent political moves, accusing him of jumping from place to place looking for where food is ready. His words, Obi plays "Mama Put politics", always moving to wherever he thinks he will benefit.

For those who don't know, Mama Put is that local food seller by the roadside, the one who always has something cooking. Wike used that imagery to describe Obi's political career, someone who goes where the meal is, not where principles are. According to Wike, Obi is not a serious politician, just someone who moves with the tide depending on where the advantage lies.

This attack comes after Obi's recent defection or political realignment, depending on how you see it. Obi has been moving between political camps, and his critics say he has no permanent structure or loyalty. Wike is simply saying out loud what many in the opposition have been whispering.

Reactions have been swift and Obi's supporters, the famous Obidients, have jumped to his defense. They say Wike is the last person who should talk about political consistency, given his own journey from PDP to FCT Minister under APC. They called Wike a hypocrite and said his "Mama Put" insult is actually a compliment because at least Obi knows how to feed himself and his people.

Others are saying Wike has a point. Obi has changed parties multiple times, from APGA to PDP to Labour Party, and now he's making moves again. Some people see that as strategic, others see it as opportunistic. Wike clearly belongs to the second group.

The battle between these two political heavyweights is not new. They have been at each other's throats since the last election cycle, and it doesn't look like peace is coming anytime soon. Wike sees Obi as a pretender, and Obi sees Wike as an obstacle. Until one of them fades from the political scene, expect more of this back-and-forth.

One thing is certain, Nigerian politics has never been short on insults, and "Mama Put politics" is now officially part of the dictionary.