Wike: Kingibe has performed poorly, she won’t return to senate

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike stated that Senator Ireti Kingibe, elected in 2023 on the Labour Party platform, will not return to the Senate in 2027, citing a lack of projects. Kingibe responded by accusing Wike of ignoring her communications on security and water scarcity issues in Abuja and criticized his leadership style. Previously, Kingibe had labeled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Wike as a political error. The exchange highlights tensions between the FCT minister and the senator ahead of the 2027 elections, with potential implications for Kingibe’s re‑election prospects.

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Reported by 4 sources: Daily Trust, Channels TV, the_whistler, Vanguard. Also confirmed by pm_news. Also confirmed by Blueprint.