Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that residents of Abuja can clearly see and feel the impact of the government, particularly in infrastructure development.
Wike made the remarks on Monday during his monthly media briefing in Abuja, where he urged Nigerians to set aside political sentiments and objectively assess the achievements of the current administration.
According to the FCT minister, critics who claim the government has made no impact are ignoring visible developments taking place across the nation’s capital.
“Is it really just because people want to say they don’t feel the impact of this government?” Wike asked during the briefing.
“I’m not saying the government has done everything. I’m not saying so. But if you are really a resident in Abuja, can you, in truth, say you don’t feel the impact of this government?”
The former Rivers State governor also cautioned against allowing ethnic or political bias to influence public opinion about the administration’s performance.
“Forget about your sentiment, forget about, ‘Oh, I want my village man to be President.’ If you really stay in Abuja, will you say this government has not made any impact in terms of infrastructure?” he added.
Wike has consistently highlighted ongoing infrastructural projects in the Federal Capital Territory since assuming office as minister, including road construction, rehabilitation projects and urban development initiatives.
The minister’s comments come amid continued public debate over the performance of the Tinubu administration, particularly following economic reforms that have triggered both praise and criticism from different sections of the country.
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