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The Digest:

Peoples Gazette has accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of allocating prime Abuja lands to his father, brothers, sisters, and other family members and friends, despite ongoing public scrutiny. This serious allegation explores deeper issues of public office abuse, accountability, and the influence of political figures, engaging public discourse on governance ethics and anti-corruption efforts.

Key Points:
  • Gazette alleges Wike allocated Abuja lands to 38 family members and friends.
  • Allocations include a 1,042 sqm piece for his 90-year-old father, Joshua Nlemanya Wike.
  • Officials claim Wike gave verbal directives to clear family for land grants without due process.
  • The minister reportedly signed 33 approvals for family and friends on July 16.
  • Six family members had already received land in Guzape II in April.
  • Wike allegedly boasts of his influence with President Tinubu, citing his 2023 election role.
  • A presidential probe into the matter is purportedly underway, but Wike has not been summoned.
The allegations against Minister Wike raise significant questions about the integrity of land administration and the accountability of public officials. This unfolding controversy reveals how deeply rooted power dynamics navigate storms not just of public outcry, but of constitutional violations.Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: Peoples Gazette