Posted by Samuel on Mon 02nd Mar, 2026 - tori.ng
Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, Wike stated that the senator lacks accountability and delivery of public service.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not return as the representative of the FCT in the Senate.
Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, Wike stated that the senator lacks accountability and delivery of public service.
“Senator Ireti Kingibe won’t come back as senator of the FCT, and I still stand by it.”
The minister also addressed claims by the senator that she had tried to reach him but was declined, saying: “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 the need for collaboration based on performance and results: “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.”