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Governor Nyesom Wike's remarks threatening to prevent FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe's re-election sparked opposition backlash. LP, NNPP, and APGA criticize Wike's interference in electoral autonomy, urging cooperation over conflict in FCT governance.

In a contentious development, Governor Nyesom Wike's threats to prevent the re-election of FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe have drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties. The Labour Party (LP) condemned Wike's actions, emphasizing the FCT's autonomy from Rivers State. The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and APGA also denounced Wike's remarks as unwarranted interference in electoral processes, urging collaboration over conflict in serving the FCT residents.