A coalition of over 10,000 indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and civil society groups stormed the National Assembly on Wednesday, calling for the resignation of the minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike.
The protest, organized by the Network of Civil Societies for Economic Sustainability, cited Wike’s alleged incompetence and lack of vision for the capital city as the primary reasons for their demand.
Addressing the gathering, the group’s convener, Adamu Kabir Matazu noted that Wike’s administration and actions have not only undermined President Tinubu’s agenda but also cast doubt on the credibility of the federal government.
Matazu accused Wike of being a difficult person for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and urged the Federal Government to remove him from office.
The protesters expressed dissatisfaction with Wike’s alleged land grabbing, cronyism, and high-handedness in land policies, which they claim reek of corruption.
Matazu stated: “It is in the best interest of our nation that Mr Wike’s disruptive tendencies are addressed promptly to safeguard the integrity of this administration and ensure that the objectives set for the FCT are pursued diligently and without distractions.”
