Wike-1.webp
The Digest:

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has responded to comments made by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, criticizing what he described as Nigeria’s unusual contract culture, where profit equals the entire contract value. Speaking to supporters in Rivers State, Wike questioned the integrity of such arrangements and vowed to address Makinde’s recent remarks directly.

Key Points:
  • Wike reacted to Makinde’s claim of making his first $1 million at age 29
  • He criticized a system where contractors profit from he full value of a contract
  • The minister promised to formally respond to Makinde’s comments on Monday
  • Makinde had contrasted his early financial success with Wike’s career stage at the time
  • The clash unfolds amid ongoing leadership tensions within the PDP
  • Wike’s remarks were shared in a viral video on social media
  • The exchange reflects deepening rifts within Nigeria’s opposition politics
When debates over past earnings become public volleys, they reveal less about personal wealth and more about the currencies of credibility and conflict in Nigerian politics.

Sources: Daily Post