Deputy spokesman of the 10th House of Representatives,
Philip Agbese, has explained why the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,
FCT, Nyesom Wike cannot be blamed for the recent flooding in Abuja.
Agbese, in a statement on Tuesday, said it was unfair to
criticise Wike over the recent flooding in parts of Abuja.
Recall that parts of Abuja, including Wuse 2, Maitama, the
Central Business District and other areas, were submerged by flood following
heavy rainfall at the weekend.
FCT: Reactions as flooding hits Abuja
The incident led to criticism of Wike over the alleged
allocation of green areas and waterways.
Wike, in a swift move on Tuesday, began the demolition of
structures along waterways in parts of Abuja, including Maitama.
Flooding: Wike begins demolition in Maitama
Reacting, Agbese said residents must also take
responsibility for activities that worsen flooding in the nation’s capital.
“Blaming Wike for the flood in the FCT is like the
Israelites blaming Moses for helping them to the Promised Land. At some point,
we must appreciate transformative leadership and understand that government
cannot solve every problem without the cooperation of the people.
“Wike is like the Biblical prophet who is not honoured at
home,” said Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in
Benue State.
He urged residents to stop using drainage channels in the
nation’s capital as dump sites.
“Residents also have a role to play. You cannot dump refuse
into waterways and drainage channels and then turn around to blame the Minister
when the rain comes and the water has nowhere to pass,” Agbese said.
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