President Bola Tinubu has expressed his readiness in welcoming Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike into the ruling All Progressives Congress whenever he chooses to join officially.
Speaking on Wednesday, during the commissioning of the Arterial Road N16 and other infrastructure in the Katampe District of Abuja, President Tinubu hailed Wike’s contribution to his administration and light-heartedly referenced the minister’s signature tune from his previous political rallies.
He: “We have somebody, Nyesom Wike, he is not a member of my party (APC), not yet. But the day he changes his mind and registers with the progressives, we will welcome him. Because we will enjoy singing ‘as e dey pain dem, e dey sweet us.
“This project represents more than a stretch of asphalt. It affirms our commitment to urban transformation, under our Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Since assuming office in May 2023, this administration has been guided by a philosophy anchored on reform and regeneration. Today, we’ve seen tangible proof of that philosophy in action.
“Infrastructure is not a luxury. It is a necessity. It is the bedrock of national competitiveness, growth, social integration and economic opportunity.”
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INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Wike, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, has stirred political discourse since publicly supporting Tinubu during the 2023 general election.
Many Nigerians, including members of the PDP have accused the former governor of Rivers State of engaging in anti-party activities.
They also alleged that Mr. Wike is responsible for the ongoing internal crisis facing the major opposition party.
