‘Femi Falana, stop talking nonsense’- Wike hits over FCT election restrictions

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike responded to human‑rights lawyer Femi Falana’s criticism of movement restrictions imposed for the February 21 FCT Council elections. Wike said Falana should comment only on matters he can verify and noted that the curfew, approved by President Bola Tinubu, ran from 8 p.m. on Friday to 6 p.m. on Saturday to ensure a smooth poll. He argued the restrictions were necessary for a peaceful electoral process and that unverified claims undermine these efforts. The dispute highlights security measures surrounding the local elections and may influence public perception of the election’s conduct.

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Reported by 2 sources: pm_news, daily_post.