Tinubu questioned over ‘silence’ over Wike’s ‘illegal’ demolition of houses in FCT

• Timi Frank criticized President Tinubu for not addressing Minister Wike’s illegal demolitions in the FCT
• Frank called the demolitions “illegal” and “oppressive,” causing pain to homeowners without justification.
• Frank warned that Tinubu’s silence could harm his prospects for 2027 and urged him to intervene to protect citizens’ rights.

Former National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s silence on the mass demolitions of houses in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by the FCT Minister. . Nyesom Wike.

Frank described the demolitions as “illegal” and “oppressive,” and urged the president to act quickly to prevent further suffering for the territory’s residents.

Frank expressed his concern in a statement issued in Abuja and obtained by Legit.ng on Friday, December 13.

Wike accused of causing widespread pain

Frank accused Wike of causing widespread pain and hardship to homeowners and claimed the demolitions were being carried out without proper justification.

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“He is inflicting pain on Nigerians in an attempt to impress the president, but instead, he is causing more harm.” Frank stated.

Frank asks Tinubu to intervene

Frank also expressed surprise at President Tinubu’s lack of response to the situation.

“It is shocking and unacceptable that President Bola Tinubu has maintained a deafening silence on this matter.

“Their silence is a clear endorsement of this illegality and shows a disregard for the rights of ordinary Nigerians.”

Frank further criticized the Senate president Will of God Akpabiowho dismissed calls to stop the demolitions during a motion tabled by Senator Ireti Kingibe.

Akpabio’s comments suggested that the demolitions were ordered by the courts and could not be stopped by the government. Senatea stance Frank called “dead on arrival.”

Franco warned that wikeTrump’s actions could hurt the president’s political prospects in the 2027 election.

“Wike’s actions are making enemies for Tinubu, and this could cost him the election,” Frank said.

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He also expressed concern that the demolitions, coupled with the lack of legal recourse for affected owners, could scare away foreign investors, undermining the TinubuGovernment efforts to attract investment Nigeria.

Tinubu was told to intervene immediately.

Frank urged the president to intervene immediately, emphasizing the need to protect citizens’ rights and ensure that those affected by the demolitions receive adequate compensation.

He also called for national unity to condemn Wike’s actions and the president’s continued silence on the issue.

Senate summons Wike to respond for demolitions in FCT

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Senate on Thursday, December 12 demanded the appearance from the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to address concerns surrounding the recent demolitions in Abuja which displaced numerous residents.

Senator Ireti Kingibe (FCT Senatorial District) moved a motion condemning what she described as illegal demolitions.

Source: Legit.ng