Kingibe: The arrogance of power is what will make Wike think he can decide for the people, FCT is not Rivers – Adeyanju

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju asserted that only Federal Capital Territory (FCT) residents can decide who becomes senator in 2027, not Minister Nyesom Wike.

Adeyanju stated that Wike cannot dictate the outcome because the FCT is not Rivers State, where election results are allegedly manipulated with violence.

This is coming after a clash between Wike and Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the FCT. Kingibe criticized Wike for focusing on infrastructure projects that had minimal impact on FCT residents and for ignoring their needs.

In response, Wike warned that Kingibe would not be re-elected in 2027.

Reacting to this, Adeyanju reminded Wike that even incumbent presidents can be defeated in the FCT.

Posting on X, Adeyanju wrote: “Only the people of FCT can decide who becomes Senator in 2027, not Wike. The arrogance of power is what will make Wike think he can decide for the people.

“FCT is not Rivers, where people write results and shoot guns. Even incumbent presidents get defeated in the FCT.

“I know these folks have 100% control of INEC and other rigging mechanisms, but the arrogance is truly uncalled for.

“Nigerian politicians are like power drunk Nigerian celebrities and pastors who can boast openly about getting the police to lock you up, and they will eventually do it.”