The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not be re-elected to represent the FCT in the Senate come 2027, citing what he described as a lack of measurable impact and accountability.
Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Abuja on March 2, Wike stood firmly by his position.
“Senator Ireti Kingibe won’t come back as senator of the FCT, and I still stand by it,” he said.
The minister questioned the senator’s performance in office, arguing that public service must be judged by visible results.
“I told you, mark it today, today is March 2. Look, your report card will show. What did you do as a senator when you were?” Wike asked.
Wike also dismissed claims by Kingibe that she had made efforts to reach him without success, stating that he had no knowledge of such attempts.
“I don’t even know her number. I’m not the man who pretends. I don’t pretend, and I know I don’t pretend,” he said.
Emphasizing the need for performance-driven governance, the FCT minister noted that collaboration among public office holders should be rooted in tangible achievements rather than political convenience.
“I want to go to satellite towns, communities, so people can see what has been done. I’m not here to abuse anyone. I want to be friends with Wike, is it by force? No. I want to collaborate. But collaborate on what? Nobody says I’m not a minister. If I’m a senator, make sure you do well. We shouldn’t be taking ideas for granted,” he stated.
Wike maintained that his priority remains the delivery of visible projects across satellite towns and underserved communities in the FCT, underscoring his commitment to infrastructure and service delivery.
