FCT minister Nyesom Wike has doubled down on his long-standing prediction, declaring once again that Senator Ireti Kingibe will not return to the Senate as the representative of the Federal Capital Territory in the 2027 general elections.
In a recent media chat, Wike emphasized that he made this same assertion more than a year ago and continues to stand by it without any change of heart. The minister, who has repeatedly clashed with the Labour Party senator over issues ranging from governance in the FCT to personal and political differences, reiterated his confidence in ensuring her defeat at the polls.
Wike's comments come amid ongoing rivalry between the two prominent figures. He has previously challenged Kingibe publicly, stating that if she believes she is popular among FCT residents, she should run again in 2027, promising to mobilize grassroots support to "fail" her bid. He pointed to his position as FCT Minister, describing it as "my territory," and dismissed the circumstances that allowed her election previously as unlikely to repeat.
The feud traces back to at least mid-2024, when Wike first vowed to unseat Kingibe following her criticisms of his administration, including accusations of neglecting key issues like water supply in residential areas. Despite her responses, where she has insisted that Wike has "no say" in her electoral fate, that voters will decide, and that she feels no personal threat from him—the minister has maintained his stance.
Kingibe, who won the FCT senatorial seat in 2023 under the Labour Party banner, has continued to assert her independence and relevance, arguing that her re-election (if she chooses to run) depends on the people of Abuja, not on any individual's opposition. However, Wike's latest reaffirmation, delivered in early March 2026, underscores the deepening political divide and sets the stage for what promises to be a heated contest in the nation's capital ahead of 2027.
As the election cycle approaches, this high-profile showdown highlights broader dynamics in FCT politics, where ministerial influence, party alignments, and grassroots mobilization could play decisive roles in determining the Senate seat's future holder.
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