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

• 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

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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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.

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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