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Wike Rejects Friendship Pressure from FCT Senator, Kingibe
Wike Rejects Friendship Pressure from FCT Senator, Kingibe....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has pushed back against attempts by Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the FCT, to establish a friendship, asserting that friendship cannot be forced………CONTINUE READING
In a scathing rebuke, Wike accused Senator Kingibe of resorting to blackmail instead of addressing her concerns through appropriate channels or focusing on her legislative responsibilities.
During an interview with journalists in Abuja, the former Rivers Governor criticized the Senator for expressing grievances publicly after being overlooked for the position of the Senate Committee on FCT.
“I don’t want to be personal…she’s the Senator for FCT. She went around saying ‘oh, oh Wike is busy scraping roads…I should leave the roads till when the potholes come?” Wike expressed.
“Somebody wants to be your friend and you say ‘I don’t want to be your friend. Is it by force?’ The problem is that she wanted to be Chairman, Senate Committee on FCT and the Senate President said ‘I’m not giving you,’” Wike continued.
He questioned the Senator’s motives and highlighted her unsuccessful electoral bid against his friend Philip Aduda, suggesting that her frustration stemmed from seeing him prefer Aduda’s company over hers.
“I don’t have the back to carry. It’s not about blackmailing. Do the right thing. You know her problem? She ran in the election with my friend Philip Aduda, and she sees me taking Philip everywhere instead of her being the Senator. Should I abandon my friend because she failed in the election?” Wike rhetorically questioned.
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has pushed back against attempts by Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the FCT, to establish a friendship, asserting that friendship cannot be forced.
In a scathing rebuke, Wike accused Senator Kingibe of resorting to blackmail instead of addressing her concerns through appropriate channels or focusing on her legislative responsibilities.
During an interview with journalists in Abuja, the former Rivers Governor criticized the Senator for expressing grievances publicly after being overlooked for the position of the Senate Committee on FCT.
“I don’t want to be personal…she’s the Senator for FCT. She went around saying ‘oh, oh Wike is busy scraping roads…I should leave the roads till when the potholes come?” Wike expressed.
“Somebody wants to be your friend and you say ‘I don’t want to be your friend. Is it by force?’ The problem is that she wanted to be Chairman, Senate Committee on FCT and the Senate President said ‘I’m not giving you,’” Wike continued.
He questioned the Senator’s motives and highlighted her unsuccessful electoral bid against his friend Philip Aduda, suggesting that her frustration stemmed from seeing him prefer Aduda’s company over hers.
“I don’t have the back to carry. It’s not about blackmailing. Do the right thing. You know her problem? She ran in the election with my friend Philip Aduda, and she sees me taking Philip everywhere instead of her being the Senator. Should I abandon my friend because she failed in the election?” Wike rhetorically questioned.
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“ZERO TOLERANCE FOR LAZINESS”: Gov Namadi Draws The Line After Finding Key Government Offices Under Lock And Key!
DUTSE — Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, made an unscheduled visit to the state secretariat complex in Dutse on Monday, discovering multiple senior officials absent from their posts by 11 a.m.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Footage of the surprise inspection, which quickly spread online, showed the governor touring various ministries to evaluate staff attendance and workplace punctuality. Most top government offices were found locked, with only security personnel and messengers present.
Confirming the visit in a Tuesday statement, the Governor’s Special Assistant, Garba Muhammad, explained that the inspection is part of a wider statewide tour encompassing administrative oversight, infrastructure monitoring, and humanitarian duties.
“The day’s activities commenced with an unannounced visit to the Jigawa State Secretariat Complex in Dutse… reflecting his administration’s continued drive to promote discipline, accountability, and an efficient public service,” Muhammad stated.
Humanitarian Visit to Ringim
Following the secretariat inspection, Governor Namadi travelled to the Ringim Local Government Area to offer condolences to the families impacted by a tragic boat accident in the Malamawar ‘Yan Dutse community.
He joined residents in funeral prayers for the recovered victims, as search operations persisted for those still missing. During the trip, he also paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Ringim to pray for the departed and offer strength to the bereaved families.
Infrastructure and Project Assessments
Continuing his packed itinerary, the governor inspected several developmental projects across the state:
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Roads: Reviewed ongoing township road networks and the Kanya Babba road project in Sankara.
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Healthcare & Education: Assessed healthcare facilities, the Jigawa State Research Institute, and the Jigawa State Polytechnic for Communication and Information Technology in Kazaure.
According to the state government, the comprehensive tour underscores Governor Namadi’s dedication to enforcing public service discipline, ensuring the timely execution of public projects, and advancing the vision of a “Greater Jigawa.”
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