Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly criticized Ireti Heebah Kingibe, the senator representing the territory, during the flag-off of the construction of the Mabushi Bus Terminal in Abuja.
Wike, a former Rivers State Governor, expressed disappointment in Kingibe for not collaborating with the FCT Administration. He claimed that Kingibe was upset because residents have been praising his efforts.
Speaking on Arise TV, Wike said, “I overheard somebody on Arise TV this morning. Unfortunately, I heard the person is a member of the National Assembly and it is unfortunate I say so. With all due respect, what you don’t know, you don’t know, what you know you know, and the good thing for you is to tell people you don’t when you don’t know, then people will educate you.”
He continued, “The Honourable Minister of State and my humble self have not been in office for more than 11 months and the person is angry that they are praising us. If you don’t want or you are angry about that, go and hang yourself on a transformer.”
Wike defended his administration’s performance, stating, “If we have done well, we have done well. If we haven’t done well, we haven’t done well. I am proud to say that in the short time that Mr President has appointed us, we have done well.”
Addressing Kingibe directly, Wike challenged her to show her contributions as a legislator. “You said there are no hospitals. You, as a legislator, what have you done? How many bills have you sponsored for us to improve our education and health sector,” he queried.
Wike also predicted that Kingibe would lose the next election if she decides to contest in 2027, asserting that the circumstances that led to her initial victory would not repeat themselves. “FCT is my territory, and I am not afraid,” he declared.
He concluded by urging people to accept the truth and emphasized that he would not seek anyone’s friendship. This follows Kingibe’s recent criticism of Wike’s administration on a television program, where she stated that she is not an ally of the minister.
