The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has dismissed recent criticisms by Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over the condition of public schools in Abuja, insisting that the Nyesom Wike-led administration is delivering tangible results across the territory.
Responding to Obi’s comments, Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, said the administration is not running what he described as “Anambra-style beer parlour development,” but implementing strategic, verifiable projects that impact lives.
“A total of 73 schools are currently being renovated across the six Area Councils, while 21 have been completely completed. Altogether, 102 school renovation contracts have been awarded,” Olayinka stated.
Obi had, during his visit to LEA Primary School, Kapwa, Abuja, described the poor condition of public schools as a “national disgrace” that reflects Nigeria’s neglect of education. But Olayinka countered that unlike Obi’s administration in Anambra State, the FCTA is actively investing in education and infrastructure renewal.
“Unlike Obi, who did little to improve the education sector as governor, Wike’s administration is taking bold steps to modernize and expand learning facilities across the FCT,” he said.
He further accused the former governor of mismanaging Anambra’s resources, saying, “For eight years, Obi kept state funds idle in his personal bank rather than using them to build schools, hospitals, and roads. The state is still suffering from the aftermath of that misgovernance.”
Olayinka also mocked Obi’s constant public commentaries, describing him as a “political wanderer” seeking relevance. “It’s surprising that someone without a clear political platform for 2027 keeps making noise just to stay in the news. Nigerians are no longer swayed by rhetoric they want results,” he said.
He reaffirmed that under Minister Nyesom Wike’s leadership, the FCTA remains committed to “substance over showmanship,” prioritizing visible development that directly benefits residents across the territory.
