Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has stated that only the residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) can decide who becomes senator in 2027, not Minister Nyesom Wike.
Adeyanju emphasized that Wike cannot dictate the choice for the FCT residents, as FCT is not like Rivers State, where, he claims, election results are influenced by force.
This statement comes in the context of a conflict between Wike and the senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe. Kingibe criticized Wike for focusing on infrastructural projects that have minimal impact on FCT residents, accusing him of disregarding their needs.
In response, Wike warned that Kingibe would not return to the Senate 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.”
