Wike rejects demonstration demanding his resignation, categorising it as sponsored.
Despite acknowledging the legitimacy of protests in a democratic context, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has dismissed a call for his resignation, claiming sponsorship of the movement.
Months after Bola Tinubu’s ascension to the presidency, Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, took office as minister of the Federal Capital Territory. However, earlier this week, a group of protesters gathered at the National Assembly with signs calling for his resignation.
Wike insists he is unconcerned by the demonstrations and continues to deviate despite the move.It was brought to my attention yesterday that there were individuals with placards. I just didn’t have the time to even think about that. Something kept me occupied.
While launching the resurfacing of 49 roads in the Asokoro, Wuse, and Maitama regions of Abuja, he made the statement, “I don’t want to be distracted.”. We intend to maintain our concentration and carry out the order that the president has issued.
The fact that this is a democracy, though, is something you absolutely must grasp. The Opinions are held by many, and they should be respected. Your view, however, must be congruent with that which is beneficial to the FCT citizens.
Maintaining our current course of action will not provide any different outcomes.Wike asserted that the demonstrators had received payment.The protests do not worry Wike, he claims.
That being said, let no one be concerned about the fact that they were paid. Yes, the minister clarified, “that ended yesterday” after they had collected the funds.
“Therefore, the fact that individuals are protesting should not put anybody on edge.”He vowed that his government will work to improve the lives of all FCT citizens through its programmes.
His stance was that “few people” should not gain while “detriment of others” suffered, and he assured the audience that decisions had been made with their happiness in mind.
He claims that decisions made by his government will enhance people’s lives. Immediately after the flag-off, the minister of the FCT pledged to improve the local roadways.