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‘I Don’t Play Politics Of Enmity’ – Wike defends visit to APC Chairman in Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed insinuations surrounding his recent visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, insisting that he does not engage in “politics of enmity.”
Wike made the clarification while speaking with journalists after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
He explained that his visit to the APC chairman was purely personal and based on cordial relations, stressing that it should not be interpreted as a political alliance or formal engagement.
According to him, he is not obligated to disclose private social interactions, adding that individuals are free to associate across party lines.
“We’re all colleagues before he left for the chairmanship of APC. So what I should do anytime I see him is to hide? Anytime he sees me, he should run away so people will not say something?” he asked.
Wike noted that the visit was a reciprocal gesture after several unsuccessful attempts by Yilwatda to see him at his office, explaining that he eventually decided to meet him at his residence.
He maintained that as a busy public office holder, he often receives numerous visitors and cannot always grant appointments immediately.
The minister further stressed that his focus remains on delivering his responsibilities in the FCT, adding that performance, not political speculation, should define his public service.
“What’s important to me is what I’m doing for my people,” Wike said.
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