The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not return as the representative of the FCT in the Senate.
Speaking during a media chat with journalists in Abuja, Wike stated that the senator lacks accountability and delivery of public service.

āSenator Ireti Kingibe wonāt come back as senator of the FCT, and I still stand by it.ā
The minister also addressed claims by the senator that she had tried to reach him but was declined, saying: āI donāt even know her number. Iām not the man who pretends. I donāt pretend, and I know I donāt pretend. I told you, mark it today. today is what? Second of March. Look, you know my report card will show. Your report card should also show. What did you do as a senator when you were?ā
Wike stressed the need for collaboration based on performance and results: āI want to go to satellite towns, communities, so people can see what has been done. Iām not here to abuse anyone. I want to be friends with Wike, is it by force? No. I want to collaborate.
āBut collaborate on what? Nobody says Iām not a minister. If Iām a senator, make sure you do well. We shouldnāt be taking ideas for granted.ā