A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Arc Uche Rochas, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of squandering a staggering $23.3 million (about ₦34 billion) in a single night.
In a post on his official X handle on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Rochas alleged that Wike spent the sum in 2023 while trying to secure the PDP presidential ticket, an effort that ultimately failed.
He wrote: “In 2023, Nyesom Wike spent $23.3 million in a single night trying to purchase the PDP presidential ticket, yet he still failed miserably.
“₦34 billion lost in just one night, all on a fruitless political journey that spanned five years. So, how much was truly wasted in total?”
Rochas also apologised to the people of Rivers State for what he described as a “monumental loss”. “To the people of Rivers State, we sincerely apologise for this monumental loss,” he added
The claim has, however, sparked heated debate on social media, with many demanding clarification from the FCT minister.
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