The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that the Senator representing the nation’s capital at the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, will not return to the Senate in 2027.
Reports that Wike made this known during a media chat with journalists in Abuja on Monday.
According to Wike, Senator Kingibe lacks accountability and delivery of public service.
He said, “Senator Ireti Kingibe won’t come back as senator of the FCT, and I still stand by it.”
Also addressing Kingibe’s claims that he declined a request to reach him, Wike stated, “I don’t even know her number. I’m not the man who pretends. I don’t pretend, and I know I don’t pretend. I told you, mark it today. today is what? Second of March. Look, you know my report card will show. Your report card should also show. What did you do as a senator when you were?”
Wike stressed that he is not interested in friendship but in collaboration based on performance and results.
He added, “I want to go to satellite towns, communities, so people can see what has been done. I’m not here to abuse anyone. I want to be friends with Wike, is it by force? No. I want to collaborate.
“But collaborate on what? Nobody says I’m not a minister. If I’m a senator, make sure you do well. We shouldn’t be taking ideas for granted.”
