Wike's aide questions Atiku's adviser on media chat costs

Lere Olayinka, the spokesperson for Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, responded to Paul Ibe, the media adviser to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, concerning the costs of Wike's media chats. Ibe had estimated that the cost for broadcasting Wike's media parley could range from ₦160 million to ₦320 million, based on an hourly rate of ₦10 million to ₦20 million per station.

Olayinka challenged Ibe to clarify whether residents of the Federal Capital Territory had complained about these costs. He also questioned Ibe's estimates and demanded accountability regarding funds allegedly collected from the sale of Rivers State’s gas turbine and payments for a Caribbean hospital project.

Olayinka insisted that Ibe should focus on these financial issues rather than the costs of media engagements, emphasizing the need for transparency regarding Rivers State's funds.