Wike Repeats That FCT Senator Kingibe Will Not Return to Senate in 2027

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has again vowed that Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the FCT, will not be elected to the Senate again in 2027. Wike and Kingibe have been in conflict, and Kingibe recently accused him of securing loans without approval from the National Assembly. Wike rejected that claim. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, September 22, after inspecting projects in the FCT, Wike called her an 'illiterate' and said she 'has nothing to offer' to FCT residents. He said she would not go back to the Senate, arguing that she has nothing to contribute to the people of the territory. He also insisted that a loan cannot be taken without National Assembly approval, explaining that any borrowing must be included in the budget and that the government would collect a loan under that budget item. Wike added that he did not want to comment on her. He said when the time is right, she should 'pack her bags' and leave. He stated that the people had made their choice by supporting President Tinubu and would support Philip Aduda for the Senate. He also said he would not waste time reacting to 'inferiors' who 'failed in all ramifications,' adding, 'I am above that.'