According to a report by Daily Post on Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over his participation in the newly formed opposition coalition.
Wike’s criticism comes amidst growing attacks by opposition leaders on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom they accuse of failing to address the economic hardships confronting Nigerians.
Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Wike dismissed the coalition’s claims that Nigerians are disillusioned with the Tinubu-led government.
He insisted that the current administration is working diligently to resolve the nation’s economic problems, despite inheriting a challenging environment.
According to Wike, many of those now criticizing the President were themselves in positions of power for years but failed to make meaningful impact on the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
Wike questioned Tambuwal’s moral authority to critique the Tinubu administration, pointing out that he held significant political positions in the past without delivering visible results.
Tambuwal, you were the Speaker for four years; what did you do to prevent Nigerians from being angry?” Wike asked. “You were the governor of Sokoto State for eight years; the people of Sokoto were happy, yet they refused to elect the person you endorsed?”
The FCT Minister further noted that many members of the coalition are driven more by political ambition and personal grievances than by genuine concern for the people.
He accused them of attempting to rewrite history and escape accountability for their own failures in office.
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