Ireti Kingibe and Nyesom Wike Clash Over Abuja's Debt
The conflict between Senator Ireti Kingibe and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has escalated over allegations regarding Abuja's debt, which Kingibe claims rose from N88.5 billion in August 2023 to N389 billion by March 2026 without National Assembly approval. Wike refuted these claims, asserting that due process was followed in the borrowing for infrastructure, a stance supported by the House of Representatives.
During a recent road inspection, Wike declared that Kingibe would not return to the Senate in 2027, labeling her an illiterate in public finance and endorsing former senator Philip Aduda as her successor. This rivalry is rooted in Kingibe's victory over Aduda for the FCT seat in 2023.
Although there was a temporary reconciliation in May 2025, their relationship deteriorated again as debt figures continued to rise. Kingibe responded to Wike's comments by stating that her political future is in God's hands and suggested that Wike's focus on her is politically motivated due to her opposition party affiliation.
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