Wike tackles Senator Kingibe over FCT loan allegations
Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: September 22, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, dismissed Senator Ireti Kingibe's allegations that he obtained loans for infrastructure projects without National Assembly approval. Wike argued that Kingibe lacked understanding of legislative processes and emphasized that any loan must be included in the budget. He also claimed that FCT residents were now supporting President Bola Tinubu's administration and Philip Aduda, suggesting that Kingibe's accusations stemmed from confusion over the rapid infrastructure development in Abuja.
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