The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, is fully focused on his mandate to transform Abuja and will not be distracted by political theatrics, his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, has stated.
Olayinka made this known in response to claims by the Action Peoples Party (APP) and the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) alleging a plot to arrest House of Representatives member from Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, Imo Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu.
Describing the allegations as baseless, Olayinka dismissed Ugochinyere as someone on a “retainership” with those willing to fund his political antics. “If Ugochinyere has collected Alawee from anyone and failed to deliver, he should resolve his issues with that person,” Olayinka said.
The minister’s spokesperson further criticized CUPP, calling it an “obsolete and irrelevant” entity whose purpose ended after the 2019 presidential election. He accused Ugochinyere of exploiting the defunct platform for personal and financial gain.
“Ugochinyere is impersonating as the spokesperson of a non-existent group of opposition lawmakers while using APP as a tool for political and financial negotiations,” Olayinka added.
Regarding CUPP and APP’s allegations of judicial corruption, forgery, and treason, Olayinka urged Ugochinyere to reflect on his political dealings and mend fences with any disgruntled benefactors.
He reiterated that Wike remains steadfast in his mission to develop the FCT in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. “The Minister has no time for attention-seeking individuals like Ugochinyere, who is constantly on the lookout for his next source of Alawee,” he said.
Olayinka emphasized that distractions from individuals or groups with ulterior motives would not derail Wike’s commitment to Abuja’s transformation.
“Those operating under defunct platforms like CUPP should find meaningful and dignified ventures rather than engaging in baseless political theatrics,” he concluded.
