Wike Defends Visit to APC Chair, Dismisses Political Motives

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, visited Nentaw Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Abuja on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, Wike dismissed reactions to his visit, asserting that political differences should not hinder cordial relationships among public officials.

He noted that he is still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite serving in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet. Wike explained that his visit was a gesture of goodwill and not politically motivated, countering criticisms regarding the absence of an official statement about the meeting.

He emphasized that he is not obligated to explain personal relationships and interactions with others in public office. Wike urged the public to focus on governance and the delivery of visible infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory rather than speculating about political motives behind his social engagements.