The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing opposition politicians of deceptive the general public to advance their political ambitions.
Speaking throughout a information convention in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike insisted that political rivalry shouldn’t forestall Nigerians from pretty assessing the president’s achievements.
He mentioned partisan pursuits shouldn’t cease political leaders from acknowledging real nationwide progress and recognising the administration’s efficiency.
“Whether anybody likes it or not, Mr President has done well,” he mentioned.
The minister argued that the opposition’s persistent criticism of the administration stemmed from its want to grab energy fairly than an goal evaluation of its efficiency.
He urged political figures to desert “do-or-die” politics and embrace constructive debate within the curiosity of nationwide growth.
Wike cited feedback by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, an opposition determine who had acknowledged some achievements of the present administration, as proof that recognising good governance transcended get together strains.
Defending the multi-party “Rainbow Coalition” supporting Tinubu’s potential re-election bid in 2027, Wike described the alliance as a realistic platform for selling nationwide unity.
He mentioned that the initiative didn’t erase political variations however sought to construct consensus round a shared imaginative and prescient for the nation’s future.
Addressing his twin function in coordinating assist for the president in Rivers and the FCT, Wike mentioned efficient management concerned uniting numerous pursuits round a typical aim.
He urged Nigerians to evaluate the administration primarily based on its tangible achievements fairly than partisan rhetoric, whereas calling on voters to demand accountability and look at the data of all political contenders. (NAN)
Edited by Abiemwense Moru
