Wike Says FCT Curfew, Public Holiday Backed By Tinubu, Mocks Kingibe Over Criticism

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike clarified that the curfew and work‑free day imposed before the February 21 Area Council elections in the FCT were approved by President Bola Tinubu and based on security intelligence, not his unilateral decision. He responded to criticism from Senator Ireti Kingibe, stating the measures aimed to prevent violence and that low voter turnout could not be blamed on the curfew. Wike also dismissed Kingibe's remarks as uninformed. The clarification comes ahead of the local elections, with security arrangements remaining a focus.

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