The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not return as the representative of the FCT in the Senate.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Wike cited the senator’s lack of accountability and public service delivery as the reason for his position. “Senator Ireti Kingibe won’t come back as senator of the FCT, and I still stand by it,” he said.
Addressing claims that the senator had tried to reach him, Wike said, “I don’t even know her number. I’m not the man who pretends. I told you, mark it today… Look, my report card will show. Your report card should also show. What did you do as a senator when you were?”
The minister emphasized the importance of performance-based collaboration: “I want to go to satellite towns and communities so people can see what has been done. I’m not here to abuse anyone. I want to collaborate—but collaborate on results. 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.”