“If You Think You’re Popular, Run Again In 2027, You Will Fail” – Wike Fires Back At Senator Kingibe

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, sharply criticized Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe on Monday, predicting she will lose support in the next election.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Mabushi Bus Terminal in Abuja, Wike expressed disappointment over Kingibe’s lack of cooperation with the FCT Administration and her frustration with the residents’ praise for President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

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Addressing the crowd, Wike remarked, “I overheard a member of the National Assembly on Arise TV this morning. It’s unfortunate because, with all due respect, it’s clear she doesn’t understand the situation. The honorable minister of state and I have been in office for less than 11 months, yet she is upset that people are praising us. If you don’t know something, you should admit it and learn from those who do.”

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Wike continued by challenging Kingibe’s legislative record, asking, “You claim there are no hospitals or improvements in the health sector. As a legislator, what have you done? How many bills have you sponsored to enhance our education and healthcare?”

He then predicted Kingibe’s political future, saying, “If you think you’re popular, run again in 2027 under Abuja. You will fail. What happened last time won’t happen again. Fortunately for me, I am now the FCT Minister, and this is my territory. I am not afraid.”

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Wike dismissed the need for additional allies, emphasizing, “We’re not begging anyone to be our friend. We have more than enough friends already. If you’re upset about the praise we’re receiving, prepare yourself because it will only increase, and your blood pressure will rise.”

Senator Kingibe had criticized the Wike-led administration during a television appearance, declaring she is not an ally of the minister.