Wike slams ADC over remarks on court judgment sacking Mark-led exco

By Stanley Onyekwere

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a blistering critique against opposition elements, specifically tackling the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and critics over recent political developments and judicial rulings concerning party leadership structures and high-profile candidacies.

Speaking on Monday during a Town Hall Interactive Meeting with political stakeholders, traditional leaders, and residents in Kwali Area Council, Abuja, Wike addressed key issues surrounding political alignment, good governance, and party loyalty in the FCT and nationwide.

Wike emphasized that political parties should serve merely as vehicles for development rather than platforms for continuous conflict, scolding opposition figures for prioritizing personal ambitions over the welfare of citizens.

He questioned the motives of critics who continuously fight against progressive reforms and administrative stability.

“Isn’t it that a party is a vehicle that you enter intentionally to go where you are going? When you get there, you talk about development, you talk about good governance, and how you can bring welfare to your people,” he stated, commending local chairmen and leaders across party lines who have resolved to work together for the collective interest of the FCT.

Addressing past political missteps, the Minister pointedly noted that political posturing and media-driven criticism by opposition figures—including former national leaders—have historically failed to bring tangible progress to the territory.

He urged stakeholders to reject politicians who only appear during election cycles with empty promises and instead support leadership that delivers verifiable infrastructure and structural empowerment.

Wike maintained that the current administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken decisive actions to rescue the national economy and grant long-overdue autonomy to the FCT.

Highlighting major breakthroughs—including the establishment of the FCT Civil Service Commission, the appointment of a native Head of Service, and the removal of the FCT from the Single Treasury Account (TSA), Wike asserted that results, rather than opposition rhetoric, define good governance.

“There is no need to be fighting. For the interest of the people, for the interest of FCT—that is what we are talking about,” he added, reassuring the gathering that the administration remains focused on stepping on toes where necessary to deliver key infrastructure, complete abandoned road projects, and expand political representation for the people of the FCT.

The town hall meeting was attended by the Executive Chairman of Kwali Area Council, Nuhu Daniel, traditional rulers led by the Etsu of Kwali, HRH Luka Ayedoo Nizassan III, councilors, and representatives from all six FCT area councils.