By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has once again dominated Nigeria’s political conversation after declaring that becoming the country’s president is “not chochocho,” a remark that has rapidly gone viral across social media and triggered widespread debate ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Water Supply Network in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, Wike argued that occupying Nigeria’s highest political office demands far more than public criticism, media appearances or political slogans. According to him, the presidency requires strong political structures, nationwide support, grassroots mobilisation and strategic alliances.
“I have told those who say they want to be in power that it is not by ‘chochocho.’ Becoming President is not about making noise,” Wike declared, in what many analysts see as a direct message to opposition politicians positioning themselves for the 2027 presidential race.
The former Rivers State governor also revealed that he regularly asks his wife, Suzette Wike, to pray that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to support his work as FCT Minister, stressing that the success of any minister largely depends on the confidence and backing of the President.
Within hours of the statement, the phrase “Not Chochocho” became one of the most discussed political catchphrases on Nigerian social media, with clips circulating widely across Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok. Thousands of users reposted the video, while political commentators, content creators and ordinary Nigerians debated its meaning and implications for the 2027 election.
Many online users appeared to agree with Wike’s central argument that Nigeria’s presidency cannot be won through speeches alone. Several commenters argued that electoral victory requires extensive political organisation, nationwide acceptance, party machinery and grassroots mobilisation rather than mere media popularity. Others interpreted the remark as a subtle warning to emerging opposition coalitions that defeating an incumbent government demands far more than political rhetoric.
However, reactions have not been unanimous. While supporters praised Wike for speaking “political reality,” critics insisted that Nigerians ultimately decide elections through the ballot box and that no political structure is invincible.
Speaking with 9News , several Nigerian politicians reaffirm Wike’s latest comment has further cemented his reputation as one of Nigeria’s most influential and outspoken political figures. His ability to coin memorable expressions that quickly dominate public discourse has once again placed him at the centre of the national political conversation as preparations for the 2027 elections gradually intensify.
Editor’s Note: While the video has spread extensively across multiple social media platforms, there is no independently verified evidence at this time that it has recorded “millions of views” across all platforms combined. The widespread engagement is evident, but precise view counts vary by platform and are continually changing.
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