Nyesom Wike reveals the Political Party he will be staying to fight his wars
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday, August 21, dismissing speculation about a possible defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
This declaration comes amid an ongoing power struggle within the Rivers State PDP chapter.
Wike, who served as the governor of Rivers State, was appointed FCT Minister by President Bola Tinubu of the APC. Despite this, Wike emphasized that his loyalty remains with the PDP, even as he faces opposition from Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other party figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
He pledged to fight for justice within the party and protect the rights of its members.
Clarifying his appointment by President Tinubu, Wike stated that it does not signal an impending switch to the APC. Instead, he sees his role as a testament to his belief in Tinubu’s ability to address Nigeria’s challenges, which is why he supported Tinubu in the 2023 election.
He said: “I will not leave PDP even when the fight at home (Rivers state) and at the national level gets tougher. I will fight to the last. I am not prepared to join the APC. I have said it, and I want to repeat it again. The work I am doing here was handed over to me by the president, and I am focused on achieving the task before me. I will not fold my arms and allow the party I have suffered for over the years to continuously do injustice to members. I will not accept that.”
Wike’s remarks came a day after the PDP Board of Trustees expressed support for Governor Fubara amidst the ongoing conflict between Wike and his successor.
In another matter, Wike declared the Park and Pay scheme in the nation’s capital illegal. He criticized the current revenue-sharing arrangement, where the consultant takes 80% of the funds, leaving only 20% for the FCT administration.
He explained that a senior advocate had alerted him to a scheme siphoning government funds under the guise of a legal operation. Wike highlighted the challenges in managing the sprawling FCT administration and the importance of addressing such issues.
“The incident unfolded when a senior advocate reached out to him with a troubling report. He said, ‘Sir, some people came to our office and are trying to seize our cars. They claim to be from the Transport Secretariat.’ I asked him to give the person the phone, and I asked the person, ‘Who are you?’ He said he is from ‘Park and Pay from the Transport Secretariat.’”
Wike, unaware of such activities, immediately sought clarification.
“I wasn’t aware of this, so I called the person in charge. I asked, ‘Who collects the money?’ Unknown to us, there are agreements between the secretariat and some people who claim to be consultants. So, the consultant takes 80%, and the FCT administration takes 20%,” Wike explained.
This revelation has sparked a broader conversation about transparency and accountability within the FCT’s operations. Wike made it clear that such activities are illegal and that immediate action would be taken to dismantle the operation.
He said: “I’m trying to say that it’s illegal, and nothing like that exists. And if my colleague hadn’t called me, I wouldn’t have known. This incident has not only brought to light a specific case of corruption but has also highlighted the importance of vigilance in governance.”
Wike’s swift response is expected to trigger a broader investigation into similar practices across the FCT, ensuring that government resources are protected from exploitation by unscrupulous individuals.
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President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi outing
President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after Abu Dhabi outing
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026).
Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja.
The president attended the summit alongside some members of his cabinet.
On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The agreement is aimed at deepening economic cooperation, boosting bilateral trade and investment, and enhancing technology transfer.
It will also expand collaboration in key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, mining and renewable energy.
In his address at the summit, Tinubu announced that Nigeria and the UAE would jointly host INVESTOPIA in Lagos in February.
The initiative is designed to attract global investors and accelerate sustainable investment inflows into Nigeria.
Tinubu also said Nigeria targets mobilising up to $30 billion annually in climate and green industrial finance.
He said the funds would support energy transition reforms and expand nationwide access to electricity. (NAN)
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APC clears air on receiving letter of defection from another State Governor
APC clears air on receiving letter of defection from another State Governor
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied receiving a letter from Gov. Dauda Lawal seeking to defect to the party.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there were speculations across the state over Lawal’s move to defect to APC.
A statement issued in Gusau on Saturday by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, described the speculations as fabricated.
“The party came across a fabricated report purported to have emanated from one Tambarin Gusau claiming that Go Dauda Lawal has sent a letter to the party wanting to join the APC.
“The report is malicious, unfortunate, unfounded, mischievous and showed the unprofessional manner which some people can go in misleading others and causing chaos in a stable and a peaceful party like the APC.
“The APC has responsible channels where everything is done in a guided manner,” Idris said.
According to him, the party has not received any letter from Lawal as claimed through the imagination of the writer nor was the party aware of any recent moves by the governor to defect from the PDP to the APC.
“All members of the party and indeed the public especially in Zamfara should therefore disregard such report.,” Idris added.(NAN)
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282 Passengers safe as plane makes emergency landing in Lagos
282 Passengers safe as plane makes emergency landing in Lagos
A Qatar Airways passenger plane on Friday made an emergency landing at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos after developing a technical fault mid-flight.
The aircraft, which had 248 passengers and 12 crew members on board, was forced to land abruptly after the malfunction was detected while it was operating within Nigerian airspace.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident in a statement released by its Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu.
According to him, the agency was alerted to the situation through its 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines, prompting an immediate response from emergency officials.
He explained that upon receiving the distress call, the LASEMA Response Team (LRT) was swiftly deployed to the airport to assess the situation and provide necessary support.
“Upon arrival at the scene, the LASEMA Response Team confirmed that the aircraft was in distress,” the statement noted.
“The pilot executed a safe landing on the runway at Murtala Mohammed International Airport with LASEMA Response Team and other emergency responders standing by on extreme high alert on the runway.
“Collaborative efforts of the multi-agency responders were coordinated. After proper check by the pilot and the engineering crew, the aircraft was moved to the apron for detailed inspection and prompt repairs.”
“All passengers of the distressed airplane were evacuated safely; no injuries reported, no loss of lives,” the statement said.
Despite the technical issue and the emergency landing, the agency stated that there was the aircraft experienced no major damage.
“The aircraft has been secured on the apron. Recovery activities have been completed,” the statement added.
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