“You Didn’t Notice From 2015–2023”: Buhari’s Ex-Aide Lists Abuja’s Dark Spots, Tells Wike What To Do
- Nigerians have dragged Bashir Ahmad over his recent tweet to FCT minister Nyesom Wike
- Ahmad raised concerns about the safety of residents in certain areas in Abuja due to inadequate street lighting
- His tweet which has gone viral, has generated negative criticism towards Buhari's government as some Nigerians urged him to tread carefully
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Bashir Ahmad, the former special assistant on digital communications to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has observed some areas in Abuja that are dangerous.
Source: Facebook
In a tweet posted on his X account, Ahmad on Sunday, January 21, urged Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to fix street lights in some dangerous spots within the territory.
According to the former aide, those spots are "naturally dangerous to be at night."
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Ahmad tweeted:
"Dear @GovWike, Abuja is too dark, some spots in this city are naturally dangerous to be at night. The absence of adequate lighting on the streets of prominent districts such as Wuse, Maitama, Asokoro, Garki, and the Central Business District, etc is a matter that requires immediate action, Sir."
Nigerians react as Bashir Ahmad calls Wike to fix streetlights in Abuja
Nigerians have however tackled Ahmad over his call to Wike. Legit.ng captured some of their reactions on X.
@HaadiJimoh tweeted:
"Bashir, you are becoming a noise and it will be better you thread carefully.
"You left Aso Rock 7 months ago, where you were so silent on areas where the government could not maintain control."
@RealQueenBee__ tweeted:
"AN ADVICE FOR YOU
"If you know the way you've been quiet throughout Buhari's disastrous 8 years, better remain that way. Else..."
@royaltyuso tweeted:
"While your point is valid, Abuja is just as dark as it has been under the eight years of Buhari. Who shut your mouth from giving the same advice between 2015 to 2023?"
@Gasbytweet tweeted:
"Wawu!!! You didn't notice this throughout the 8 years that you worked in the Villa while we had the most useless FCT minister in the history of this country? Wow.!"
@ismail_jmk38 tweeted:
"When Buhari Dey there why you no talk all these things."
@ZaRealBrainBox tweeted:
"As you don vacate villa your eyes don dey see road now abi."
“We’ve captured some bandits’ informants in FCT”, Wike shares details
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Nyesom Wike revealed the arrests of some persons in connection with feeding bandits with information in the territory.
The minister made this disclosure during a town hall meeting with the Gwagwalada area council chairman, traditional rulers, security operatives, and residents of the area in Abuja.
Wike, however, assured residents of the Gwagwalada area not to panic as there will be improvement in the security situation in the FCT in the coming days.
Bandits return to Kaduna-Abuja Expressway
Legit.ng also reported that 85 people were abducted by 'bandits' in several Kaduna communities.
The attacks occurred between Thursday, January 4, and Sunday, January 7, 2024. About 55 people were seized by some bandits in Dudumishini, Badoko, and Kwakware villages, all in Katari. Not less than 33 travellers were also kidnapped on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway at Dogon Fili near Katari.
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