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“Possibility of Wike Getting Himself and Tinubu Into Serious Trouble Without Doubt”, Shehu Sani

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • The new minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assumed official duties
  • Wike is a member of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and is widely considered a controversial politician
  • Shehu Sani advised Wike via X (also known as Twitter) and said the new minister needs to behave with care in his new role

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FCT, Abuja - Shehu Sani, a former senator, on Tuesday, August 22, said the new minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has the capacity to deliver in his new role.

Sani, however, noted that the former governor of Rivers state could also create problems for President Bola Tinubu.

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Senator Sani acknowledges Nyesom Wike’s competence but says he will have to learn to walk in a minefield. Photo credits: Senator Shehu Sani, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON, GSSRS, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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Sani reacts as Wike starts as minister

The erstwhile lawmaker advised Wike to “learn to walk in a minefield or be blown by it”.

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Sani wrote on his verified Twitter handle:

“The capacity and competence of the new FCT minister (referring to Wike) to deliver is without doubt.
“The possibility of getting himself and the President into serious political trouble by his utterances or actions is also without doubt. He will have to learn to walk in a minefield or be blown by it.”

Legit.ng reports that this is not the first time that Wike will be a minister. Between July 2011 and December 2014, he was minister of state for education.

Wike speaks on illegal buildings in FCT

Legit.ng had reported how Wike left tongues wagging shortly after he assumed office as FCT minister.

Wike arrived at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) at about 1:20 pm for his first media briefing after his swearing-in ceremony.

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The new minister fumed at some happenings in Abuja and asked violators to retrace their steps or face sanction from the government.

PDP governor on Wike's appointment

In another related news, Legit.ng reported that Governor Ahmad Fintiri of Adamawa state congratulated Wike on his appointment as the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Wike was among the 45 confirmed ministers-designate sworn into office by Tinubu on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja.

Fintiri described Wike's appointment as a well-deserved one.

Source: Legit.ng

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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