FCT, Abuja – Prof. Sylvester Monye, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, said Nyesom Wike is arguably the best minister in the current administration.
In a video interview with Arise News, monitored by TimesNow.com.ng, Monye said Wike, the incumbent minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), is performing magic.
The ex-presidential aide on performance management said:
Explaining that there are other categories of ministers, the PDP chieftain continued:
Watch the full video below:
Having worked against his own PDP party’s candidate (Atiku Abubakar) in the 2023 presidential election, Wike was rewarded with a ministerial position by Bola Tinubu’s administration (APC).
On July 27, 2023, President Tinubu sent Nyesom Wike’s name to the 10th senate and was, on July 31, 2023, screened and ultimately confirmed as the minister of the FCT although still a PDP member.
Wike has a continuing feud with his protege and successor Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, that has included, lawsuits and even a halt in all federal payments to Rivers state.
TimesNow.com.ng reports that the FCT minister is highly rated by President Tinubu. In September 2024, the Nigerian leader announced that Wike holds a significant role in the current government, not only as a minister but also as a trusted adviser.
President Tinubu said at the time:
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, said President Bola Tinubu would appoint ambassadors when he deems fit.
The Bauchi-born minister said his principal is currently prioritising economic reforms.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
