Ireti Kingibe will not return to Senate in 2027  —  Wike

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Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, reiterated his earlier claim that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not be re‑elected to the Senate in 2027, saying she has no completed projects for residents. He made the comments during a media parley in Abuja and linked the prediction to Kingibe’s alleged absence from satellite communities and lack of tangible development. Kingibe, elected in 2023 on the Labour Party platform, has previously accused Wike of ignoring her communications on insecurity and welfare issues in the territory. The statements highlight political tension ahead of the 2027 Senate elections for the Federal Capital Territory, but no formal decision has been announced.

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Single source: Vanguard. Treat with caution. Also confirmed by Daily Trust, Channels TV, the_whistler. Also confirmed by pm_news. Also confirmed by Blueprint.