“I Called FCT Minister Wike on Phone, Told Him I Wanted to See Him in His Office, He Said ‘No, No, Don’t Come Here,” Senator Kingibe Cries Out

In a stunning revelation that has ignited fresh controversy in the Federal Capital Territory’s political circles, Senator Ireti Kingibe has publicly accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of rebuffing her direct plea for a meeting, leaving many to question the state of cooperation between key figures driving Abuja’s development agenda.

Senator Kingibe, representing the FCT in the National Assembly, made the shocking disclosure during a press briefing on Thursday, where she detailed her repeated attempts to engage the minister on pressing constituency matters.

“I called FCT Minister Wike on the phone and told him straightforwardly that I wanted to see him in his office,” the senator recounted, her voice laced with frustration.” But he responded abruptly, ‘No, no, don’t come here.’ This is despite my role as the elected voice of FCT residents, and it speaks volumes about the barriers we’re facing in delivering for our people.”

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Senator Kingibe and Minister Wike, both powerhouse figures in Abuja’s political landscape.

Kingibe, a Labour Party lawmaker who clinched victory in the 2023 elections, has repeatedly clashed with Wike over issues like infrastructure projects, area council funding, and the implementation of FCT budgets.

Sources close to the senator revealed that her call was part of efforts to discuss stalled initiatives, including road rehabilitations in satellite towns and support for original inhabitants, which have been caught in bureaucratic delays.

Minister Wike, known for his no-nonsense approach since assuming office in 2023, has championed massive projects like the Abuja Light Rail revival and streetlight installations, often touting them as triumphs of the Tinubu administration.

However, critics, including Kingibe, argue that such efforts bypass local input, sidelining elected representatives.

“How can we claim progress when the minister shuts the door on dialogue?” Kingibe lamented, vowing to escalate the matter to higher authorities if necessary.

Political analysts see this as symptomatic of deeper fault lines in the FCT’s governance structure, where federal appointees and elected senators jostle for influence.

“Wike’s style is transformative but top-down; Kingibe represents grassroots accountability,” noted Dr. Aminu Yakubu, a political scientist at the University of Abuja.

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As the dust settles, stakeholders are calling for a truce to refocus on FCT residents’ needs, especially with the 2026 budget cycle looming.

When contacted, Minister Wike’s media team dismissed the claims as “misrepresentations,” urging focus on deliverables rather than “personal narratives.”