Wike Acts Like He Owns Abuja— Kingibe Calls Out Tinubu’s Decision

Senator Ireti Kingibe has slammed Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, calling his appointment President Tinubu’s worst mistake so far.

During an explosive ARISE News interview, Kingibe accused Wike of autocracy and legal violations. She claimed he governs Abuja like a dictator and disregards the rule of law entirely.

“The minister doesn’t obey the law. He acts autocratically. When I try to remind him that governance must follow legal principles, he brushes it aside,” she said.

She further accused Wike of restoring defunct agencies without legal approval. Instead of seeking National Assembly endorsement, he simply forced them into operation.

“If he wants those agencies, he should follow legal steps. But he doesn’t. He just imposes them,” she added.

Kingibe then referenced a land scandal involving the University of Abuja. She claimed Wike revoked 7,000 hectares out of the 11,000 previously allocated to the institution allegedly violating the Land Use Act.

She also condemned his decision to fire hundreds of underprivileged women who had worked as street cleaners across Abuja. Wike neither retained their jobs nor brought in mechanical alternatives, according to Kingibe.

“He removed the women and didn’t replace them with machines. Now, the city looks dirty,” she stated.

On unpaid contractors, she revealed that more than 400 small firms remain unpaid after completing government projects. Wike allegedly dismissed their claims because he did not award the contracts.

“He says, ‘I didn’t give them the job,’ so he won’t pay. But that’s not how governance works,” Kingibe argued.

She then downplayed Wike’s supposed popularity in recent polls. She challenged him to test his support in the coming FCT local government elections.

“Let’s see if he tells people to vote and they obey. If not, then all he’s doing is blustering,” she said.

Furthermore, she accused Wike of revoking land in Bwari that had been earmarked for a general hospital. Instead, she claimed, he plans to convert it into a market or mall.

She also criticized his actions against embassies, accusing him of aggressively demanding ground rent while refusing to explain how he manages internally generated revenue (IGR).

“He doesn’t give any reports on what he does with the TSA or IGR,” she stated. “That’s unacceptable.”

When asked if she feared Wike, Kingibe responded boldly.

“I don’t fear him. And I don’t expect him to fear me either. But he should know I will always find out what he’s doing.”

Kingibe recounted a disturbing moment when a black SUV followed her after an oversight trip to Sokoto. However, she insisted that she remains unshaken.

“I’m a senator of the Federal Republic. I have rights. My safety comes from God,” she said.

Turning her attention to Tinubu, Kingibe said his biggest political mistake was trusting Wike with such power.

“If I were to list all Tinubu’s errors, putting Wike in office tops the list,” she declared.

Finally, Kingibe confirmed her plan to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). She revealed that she has operated without a political party for months, following Labour Party infighting.

“We’re now building momentum. ADC has gained strength in the FCT. Many politicians are coming in, and we’re getting ready for a major battle in 2026,” she said.

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