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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory, would not return to the Senate in 2027.
At a media parley in Abuja on Monday, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike explained that Senator Kingibe would not return to the Senate in 2027 because she has not executed any project for the territory she represents.
“I had said it more than one year ago, Senator Ireti, you won’t come back as a senator. That’s why you people don’t like people who tell you the truth. It’s bitter. Let her show one project,” Wike said.
“She is not there. Go to the satellite towns where the real voters are. She is not there,” he added.
Elected in 2023, Kingibe represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate on the ticket of Labour Party.
Recall that the minister in 2024 said that Kingibe would not secure a second term in 2027.
The comments follow Senator Ireti Kingibe’s accusations that FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, ignored her letters and messages about worsening insecurity in the territory, and that he lacks commitment to residents’ welfare amid water scarcity and other challenges.
During the media interaction, Wike also defended his presence at several polling units during the recent FCT area council elections, following criticisms from opposition parties.
“I’m the governor of FCT. For security, I have to find out what is going on. I don’t need to be told,” he said.
He added, “I wasn’t a candidate in the election. As the chief security officer, I have the right to have the view of what was going on.”
The minister disclosed that he visited about 10 polling units and rejected claims that his presence influenced the outcome of the polls.
“And how does it influence the election?” he asked. “I wasn’t on the ballot and I never said people should vote for any party.”
