You won't return in 2027, Wike tells FCT Senator, Kingibe
Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike yesterday tackled the senator representing the territory, Ireti Kingibe, saying she would lose the support of the people in the next election. Wike's comments were a reaction to an earlier interview by the senator where she accused the minister of sidelining her and the masses in the territory. The development nonetheless, House of Representatives Speaker, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, said the minister has justified his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, dismissing insinuations that Wike was elitist. Speaking at the flag-off of the Mabushi Bus Terminal in Abuja, Wike said it was disheartening that instead of collaboration with the FCT Administration, Kingibe was instead angry that residents were praising President Bola Tinubu's administration. He said: "I overheard somebody on Arise TV this morning (yesterday). Unfortunately I hear the person is a member of the National Assembly and it is unfortunate I say so. '...