Wike Warns FCT Senator Kingibe: "You Won’t Return to Senate in 2027"

 

Senator Representing FCT, Ireti Kingibe and Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe, declaring that she will lose the support of FCT residents in the next election.

Wike's Remarks at Mabushi Bus Terminal Flag-Off

During the flag-off ceremony for the construction of the Mabushi Bus Terminal in Abuja, Wike expressed his displeasure with Kingibe, who currently represents the FCT in the Senate. He criticized her for not collaborating with the FCT Administration and for being upset over the praise he has received from residents.

"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," Wike stated. "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."

Wike Defends His Administration’s Achievements

Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State, defended his administration's achievements in the FCT, noting that he and the Honourable Minister of State have been in office for less than 11 months and have already received praise for their work.

“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,” he asserted.

He also challenged Kingibe's legislative record, asking, “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?”

A Bold Prediction for the 2027 Election

Wike boldly predicted that Kingibe would not be re-elected in 2027. He emphasized that the circumstances that led to her initial election would not occur again, insisting that the FCT is his territory and he is not afraid of any political contest.

“What happened in the last election that brought Kingibe into power would not repeat itself,” Wike declared. “I am not afraid. FCT is my territory.”

Kingibe’s Criticism of Wike’s Administration

Naija Newshawk recalls that Kingibe had criticized Wike's administration in the FCT during a television program, stating that she is not a friend of the minister. Wike responded by urging people to accept the truth and emphasized that he does not need to beg anyone to be their friend.