‘Too Many Developmental Problems’: Wike Warns to Shift Focus to FCT, Not Rivers

• Nigerian Democratic Front (NDF) has called on Minister Nyesom Wike to focus on pressing development issues in Abuja
• NDF spokesperson Engr. Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe criticizes Wike for highlighting political controversies in Rivers State
• The group wanted Wike to stop prioritizing his personal political vendettas and focus on his responsibilities.

FCT, Abuja – The Nigerian Democratic Front (NDF) has issued a stern warning to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT): Nyesom WikeHe urges him to redirect his focus to addressing pressing development issues in Abuja rather than engaging in political controversies in his home state of Rivers.

The group’s statement was published on October 26, 2024 and was signed by its spokesperson, Engr. Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe.

The group also highlighted growing concerns about insecurity and social challenges in the capital, Daily Trust reported.

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Ezenekwe emphasized that “the capital faces critical challenges that require a stable and determined leader.”

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The NDF report reveals alarming statistics showing a 35% increase in the number of out-of-school children in the FCT in the last two years.

The group attributes this trend to lack of attention. Wike On major development issues affecting Abuja residents.

“Instead of prioritizing these critical developmental issues, Wike diverted his attention to long-standing political disputes hundreds of kilometers away in Rivers State,” Ezenekwe said.

He criticized Wike for coming into conflict with the People’s Democratic Party (CONTAINER) and the Rivers State government instead of focusing on the immediate needs of Abuja.

Ezenekwe continued: “It is unbecoming for a Federal Minister to prioritize personal political vendettas over public duty.”

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NDF’s statement calls for: Wike He warned that Nigerians were fed up with political theatrics in a tense socio-political environment, saying they should stop being “naughty” and concentrate on their responsibilities.

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