Atiku Abubakar's Camp Questions Wike's Media Funding

The camp of Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the ADC, has called on Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to reveal the sources of funding for his monthly media chat. Paul Ibe, a media adviser to Atiku, expressed concerns about the financial implications of broadcasting the program across multiple television and radio stations, estimating costs between N160 million and N320 million per session.

He projected that annual costs could reach between N1.92 billion and N3.84 billion. Ibe urged Wike to publish invoices for the broadcasts and disclose funding sources and budget lines, emphasizing the need for transparency in public spending.

He criticized Wike's focus on political engagements rather than addressing pressing issues affecting FCT residents, such as infrastructure and essential services. Wike responded by questioning the strength of the Atiku-Amaechi ticket, citing low attendance at a town hall meeting and dismissing claims of significant support for the opposition in the North.