Wike tackles ADC, Mark-led exco over courtroom judgment

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Monday tackled the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and critics over current political developments and judicial rulings regarding celebration management buildings and high-profile candidacies.

Speaking throughout a Town Hall Interactive Meeting with political stakeholders, conventional leaders, and residents in Kwali space council, Abuja, Wike addressed key points surrounding political alignment, good governance, and celebration loyalty within the FCT and nationwide.

Wike said that political events ought to serve merely as autos for growth somewhat than platforms for steady battle, whereas scolding opposition figures for prioritising private ambitions over the welfare of residents.

He questioned the motives of critics who constantly combat towards progressive reforms and administrative stability.

“Isn’t it that a party is a vehicle that you enter intentionally to go where you are going? When you get there, you talk about development, you talk about good governance, and how you can bring welfare to your people,” he said.

He counseled native authorities chairmen and leaders throughout celebration traces who’ve resolved to work collectively for the collective curiosity of the FCT.

Addressing previous political missteps, the minister famous that political posturing and media-driven criticism by opposition figures—together with former nationwide leaders—have traditionally didn’t deliver tangible progress to the territory.

He urged stakeholders to reject politicians who solely seem throughout election cycles with empty guarantees and as an alternative help management that delivers verifiable infrastructure and structural empowerment.

Wike maintained that the present administration underneath President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken decisive actions to rescue the nationwide economic system and grant long-overdue autonomy to the FCT.