Kingibe Won’t Return To Senate In 2027, She Has No Projects – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has maintained that Ireti Kingibe will not secure re-election to the Senate in 2027, arguing that her record lacks tangible projects to support a return.
Kingibe, who represents the FCT in the National Assembly and was elected to the Senate in 2023 on the platform of the Labour Party, has since joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Political tensions between both figures have persisted, particularly regarding governance in the FCT.
Kingibe recently alleged that the minister has been uncooperative in efforts to deliver development projects for residents.
Appearing on Politics Today on Channels Television, she claimed that despite writing to the minister, she has not received a positive response on collaboration aimed at improving services and infrastructure in the territory.
However, speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Monday, Wike reiterated his position, tying his prediction to what he described as a lack of visible development initiatives.
“I had said it more than one year ago, Senator Ireti, you won’t come back as a senator. That’s why you people don’t like people who tell you the truth. It’s bitter. Let her show one project,” he stated.
Wike also asserted that the senator has not been sufficiently present in satellite communities, which he noted are often areas with high voter participation during elections.
