“I Can’t Reveal My Meeting With APC Chairman” — Wike Sparks Fresh Political Speculation.

Speaking to journalists on Wednesday during an inspection of ongoing road projects in Karu, Apo-Karshi, and Kubwa, Wike explained that the visit was purely personal and based on mutual respect, not a political engagement.

He said the interaction should not have been turned into public controversy, stressing that he is not obligated to account for every private visit or social relationship.

According to him, not every meeting or friendship between politicians should be interpreted through a partisan lens or turned into public debate.

Wike also rejected the notion that politicians from different parties must avoid one another, arguing that political affiliation should not destroy personal relationships.

He noted that he and Yilwatda had known each other for years, long before the latter became APC national chairman, and had previously worked together in government.

He said, “We’re all colleagues before he became APC chairman. So must I hide whenever I see him? Or should he run away so people will not talk?”

Wike further explained that the visit followed repeated but unsuccessful attempts by Yilwatda to meet him officially, adding that his tight schedule made it difficult to grant appointments.

As a result, he said he opted for a personal visit to maintain their communication.

The minister maintained that his priority remains delivering projects and meeting the expectations of the administration he serves, rather than responding to public speculation.

“What matters to me is the work I’m doing for my people,” he said, adding that performance in office outweighs political narratives.