Protesters have taken to the streets of Abuja, storming the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to demand the removal of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The demonstrators called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack Wike, citing dissatisfaction with his role and conduct as FCT Minister. Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers State, was appointed by President Tinubu despite not being a member of the ruling APC.
Since his appointment, Wike has remained embroiled in political tensions, particularly with members of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reports indicate that his ongoing political battles have continued to generate controversy across party lines.
More recently, Wike was said to have extended his confrontations to the APC, allegedly issuing a warning to the party’s National Secretary to stay away from Rivers State politics.
The protest at the APC headquarters adds to the growing political tension surrounding Wike’s appointment and influence, as calls for his removal continue to gain traction.
