Wike's Aide Defends FCT Administration Amid Abuja Flooding
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, defended the FCT Administration following flooding in parts of Abuja on Saturday. Olayinka stated that the flooding issue predates Wike's assumption of office and criticized lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju for politicizing the incident by blaming Wike.
He noted that the FCT Administration is aware of the recurring flooding and is taking measures to address it. Olayinka pointed out that heavy rainfall has historically caused flooding in Abuja, citing incidents in 2019 and 2022 in areas such as Wuse, Jabi, and Lokogoma.
He emphasized that the flooding observed last Saturday was part of a broader pattern related to inadequate drainage infrastructure and urban planning challenges in the rapidly expanding city. Olayinka questioned whether Wike could be held accountable for flooding events that occurred before his tenure as FCT minister.
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