Ireti Kingibe will not return as FCT senator – Wike vows

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 to journalists in Abuja, Wike criticized Kingibe for a lack of accountability and inadequate public service delivery.

“Senator Ireti Kingibe won’t come back as senator of the FCT, and I still stand by it,” he said.

Addressing claims by Kingibe that she had attempted to contact him but was ignored, Wike dismissed the assertion, saying:

“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. I told you, mark it today. Today is what? Second of March. Look, you know my report card will show. Your report card should also show. What did you do as a senator when you were?”

Wike emphasized the importance of collaboration based on results and tangible achievements:

“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.”