Wike Declares War On Land Grabbing I Am Unstoppable : ‘I Will Do What Is Right, No Matter The Outcry Nigerians React To It

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that he is not concerned with blackmail or propaganda regarding the issue of land grabbing in Abuja.

Speaking at a Thanksgiving service hosted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ahoada East and West local government areas of Rivers State on Thursday, Wike rejected the accusations of land grabbing. He emphasized that, as the FCT Minister, he is responsible for overseeing land matters in Abuja and cannot possibly engage in land grabbing.

The former Governor of Rivers State expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in his administration. Wike noted that without the president’s support, he would not have gained a deeper understanding of the country.

He said, “Those who are involved in land grabbing are the ones I am confronting, which is why we must thank President Tinubu. If he hadn’t given us this opportunity, we would not have seen how the country functions.”

He continued, “People may call it controversial, but if standing up for what is right makes me controversial, then so be it. The notion of land grabbing—how can I grab land when I am the one in charge of it in Abuja?”

Wike further explained, “In Rivers, we thought it was tough, but when you’re in the capital of a country, you realize you’re dealing with the whole nation. Just because previous administrations failed to enforce rules doesn’t mean we can’t today. The Renewed Hope Agenda government is committed to doing what’s right.”

“I assure you that no matter the outcry or the propaganda, I will do what is right. Call me whatever name you want. As the president said, Nigerians have a tendency not to comply, thinking they can intimidate or blackmail us. But that won’t work. I’m not interested in blackmail. What matters is that I am doing what’s right, and I will continue to do so, no matter what.”