Wike’s Threat to Kingibe Sparks Calls for Presidential Intervention
Politicians have called on President Bola Tinubu to address the actions of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following his threat to block the re-election of Senator Ireti Kingibe in 2027. The Labour Party (LP) has demanded a reprimand for Wike, emphasizing that Kingibe was elected by the people, while Wike is merely an appointee.
Peter Dugwu, the Chairman of LP in the FCT, stated that Wike’s attack on Kingibe is an attack on the Labour Party. He warned that the party would respond appropriately in the upcoming Area Councils’ election.
Dugwu criticized Wike’s authority, reminding him that the FCT is not an extension of Rivers State. He stressed that the decision on Kingibe’s re-election rests with the Labour Party, not Wike.
