BREAKING: If President Tinubu Thinks I’m Useless, I’ll Go As FCT Minister– Wike Blows Hot

I’m Ready to Go if He Thinks I’m Useless– Wike dares President Tinubu to sack him as the FCT Minister, Abuja, over the disagreements between him and his successor, Governor Fubara.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pushed back forcefully against mounting clamours for his removal from office as the FCT Minister, declaring that only President Bola Tinubu, who appointed him, possesses the constitutional authority to sack him.

Brand News Day Nigeria reports that Wike made the strong remarks on Sunday during a “thank you” visit to Obio/Akpor, one of the most politically influential local government areas in Rivers State, where he addressed supporters, party leaders, and residents amid loud cheers and chants of solidarity.

The visit, which was part of a series of political engagements in the state, quickly turned into a platform for the outspoken minister to respond to critics who have intensified calls for his dismissal as FCT minister.

Speaking bluntly, Wike dismissed the agitation for his sack as inconsequential and driven by people who lack the power to effect such a decision. According to him, the call is misplaced, as the authority to appoint or remove him rests solely with the president.

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“Don’t bother about people who say sack me because it doesn’t lie in their mouth,” Wike said. “If my appointor believes that I can’t offer anything again, he has the right. It’s not that you should tell him.”

His comments were greeted with applause from supporters, many of whom see the former Rivers governor as one of the most visible and assertive members of President Tinubu’s cabinet.

The FCT minister went further to defend his stewardship of Abuja, insisting that his performance since assuming office speaks louder than the criticisms being levelled against him. He argued that tangible achievements in the nation’s capital have earned him the confidence of residents and the pride of his home state.

“But I’m very proud,” Wike declared. “Obio/Akpor people are proud, Rivers people are proud, and we can tell Nigerians that we have not disappointed them as far as the FCT is concerned.”

What You Should Know

• Wike’s statement appeared to be both a challenge to his critics and a public reaffirmation of loyalty to the president.
• The FCT Minister made it clear that he is unafraid of losing his position if Tinubu deemed him no longer useful.
• Wike’s outbursts were from clamour from members ofthe  APC against his overzealousness in Rivers politics.