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2027: Ireti Kingibe will not return to Senate — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that Ireti Kingibe will not return to the Senate in 2027, insisting that the lawmaker has “no project to show” for her time in office.
Wike made the remarks during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, linking his prediction to what he described as Kingibe’s failure to deliver tangible projects for residents of the capital territory.
“I had said it more than one year ago, Senator Ireti, you won’t come back as a senator. That’s why you people don’t like people who tell you the truth. It’s bitter. Let her show one project,” Wike said.
Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, was elected in 2023 on the platform of the Labour Party.
The FCT minister further alleged that the senator has been largely absent from satellite communities, which he described as areas with significant voter turnout.
“She is not there. Go to the satellite towns where the real voters are. She is not there,” he said.
Wike had previously declared in 2024 that Kingibe would not secure a second term in 2027.
The renewed remarks follow accusations by Kingibe that the minister ignored her letters and messages concerning worsening insecurity in the territory. She also alleged that Wike lacked commitment to the welfare of FCT residents, citing water scarcity and other social challenges.
During the briefing, Wike defended his presence at several polling units during the recent FCT area council elections, following criticisms from opposition parties.
“I’m the governor of FCT. For security, I have to find out what is going on. I don’t need to be told,” he said.
He added that he visited about 10 polling units and rejected claims that his presence influenced the outcome of the polls.
“And how does it influence the election? I wasn’t on the ballot and I never said people should vote for any party,” he stated.
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