The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not return as the senator representing the FCT.
Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, Wike stated that the senator lacks accountability and delivery of public service.
“Senator Ireti Kingibe won’t come back as senator of the FCT, and I still stand by it.”
The minister also addressed claims by the senator that she had tried to reach him but was declined, 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 stressed the need for collaboration based on performance and results:
“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.”