Wike criticises Bauchi governor over PDP crisis allegations
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, inspected several road construction projects in Abuja and addressed political tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party. During his visit, he responded to recent accusations by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, calling them “very embarrassing” and defending his own loyalty to the party. Wike also commented on the progress of the construction projects and promised their timely completion. The exchange highlighted ongoing disputes within the PDP and Wike’s continued support for President Bola Tinubu.
What we know
- Nyesom Wike visited major road construction sites in Abuja, including the Airport Road-Kuje junction and key interchanges.
- He pledged that all projects would be completed by May 2026, aligning with the third anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
- Wike sharply criticised Bala Mohammed for claiming he was planted to undermine the PDP, calling the allegations inconsistent and unfounded.
- He accused Mohammed of previously seeking alliances with the APC and attempting to manipulate PDP processes for personal gain.
- Wike reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP and his support for President Tinubu, despite ongoing internal party disputes.
