Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Sunday reacted to growing calls for his removal from office, insisting that only President Bola Tinubu, who appointed him, has the authority to sack him.
Wike made the remarks during a thank-you visit to the Obio/Akpor area of Rivers State.
The former Rivers State governor said he remains confident in his performance as FCT minister, adding that the people of Rivers State should be proud of his achievements in Abuja.
“Don’t bother about people who say sack me, because it doesn’t lie in their mouth. If my appointor believes that I can’t offer anything again, he has the right. It’s not that you should tell him,” Wike said.
He stressed that his work in the FCT speaks for itself, noting that criticisms often come when an official is making an impact.
“I’m very proud. Obio/Akpor people are proud, Rivers people are proud, and we can tell Nigerians that we have not disappointed them as far as the FCT is concerned,” he stated.
Wike added that public attention and criticism are signs of performance, not failure.
“I said it yesterday in Port Harcourt and I want people to note this clearly: if you are not doing well, nobody will talk about you,” he said.