The Digest:
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, has stated she is not intimidated by the political influence of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television, Kingibe asserted that voting patterns in the FCT are historically independent and no individual, including Wike, can impose candidates on the electorate.
Key Points:
- FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe says she is not threatened by Minister Nyesom Wike
- She emphasized that no one controls how FCT residents vote, citing history from Obasanjo’s era
- Kingibe stated Wike cannot make her win or lose, nor impose any candidate on the territory
- She explained her move to the ADC as a strategic platform choice for opposition candidates
- Kingibe advised Wike to focus on local government elections before concerning himself with 2027
- She believes the FCT will not be Wike’s priority amid other national political engagements
- The senator’s remarks come amid heightened political tension between Wike and opposition figures
Sources: Channels Television
