Wike: Tension in Abuja as Religious Leaders Stage Protest
- In Abuja, some acclaimed religious leaders staged protests supporting FCT Minister Nyesom Wike amid rising opposition and worker strikes
- The Nigerian capital had recently experienced protests calling for Wike's removal, highlighting the tension in Abuja's political landscape
- The pro-Wike's protest led to mixed reactions on social media, reflecting a division over Wike's performance and the credibility of the protesting leaders
The drama in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) took a different turn when some religious leaders across faiths staged protests in the defence of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, urging the former Rivers state governor to continue with his work in Abuja.
Speaking on behalf of the group, the leader of the protesters, dressed in religious attire, prayed that President Bola Tinubu continues to retain Wike as the FCT minister, expressing the optimism that Abuja would be developed to the level of the United States if he remains in office for eight years.
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A series of protests against Nyesom Wike
This is coming after a series of protests from different angles against the FCT minister. The workers in the nation's capital are on strike and protesting against the administration of the minister over arrears. Last week, some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) staged a protest and called for the sack of Wike.
However, in a dramatic turn of events in Abuja, video of another group of protesters, who dressed as Christian and Muslim leaders, appeared online, and protested against the removal of the FCT minister.
Nigerians react to pro-Wike protest in Abuja
The video has started generating comments from some Nigerians on social media. Below are some of their reactions:
Satan condemned the protesters:
"This is how their pastors sold their right and privilege for slavery mentality, he’s attacking Sowore instead of speaking for the workers that didn’t get paid and the teachers, he’s against Sowore speaking for the people."
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Adebanji commended the performance of the FCT minister:
"While there is certainly more to be done, Wike’s performance in Abuja has been impressive so far. The progress across the FCT is so evident that it’s impossible to miss."
Native faulted the protesters' attire:
"First of all, that's a mosignor's attire in the catholic church. And priests don't wear dark shades while on official attire. Secondly, you'll never see a catholic cleric engaging in such political rascality. It's like the church has been silent enough on this misrepresentation by political idiots parading themselves as our leaders in this country. The catholic bishops conference need to step in and condemn this useless act!"
Ghost CFC knocked the protesters:
"Who again noticed only one man shouting amen. Are others not in sync with what the man of God was spewing? Dem go sha pay am higher wage than others cos na only am do the needed work."
You can see the video of the protesters on X here:
APC secretary speaks on Wike vs Fubara
Legit.ng earlier reported that APC leadership was said to have asked FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, to address the political crisis in Rivers state following their recent outburst.
The APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, clarified Wike's role despite his PDP affiliation amid party conflicts and the minister's rift with his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The development generated public reactions that revealed mixed sentiments on Basiru's involvement in Rivers' politics.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
