Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has cautioned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against trying to influence the 2027 Senate election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Adeyanju emphasized that the decision should be made by the residents, not by Wike.
Adeyanju’s comments came after Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, declared that Senator Ireti Kingibe would not return to the Senate in 2027. Kingibe had earlier criticized Wike’s performance, claiming that FCT residents were dissatisfied with the lack of essential amenities like schools, hospitals, and clean water.
Responding to Wike on X, Adeyanju said, “FCT is not Rivers, where people write results and shoot guns. Even incumbent presidents get defeated in the FCT.”
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He continued, “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 celebrities and pastors who can boast openly about getting the police to lock you up, and they will eventually do it.”