【尼日利亚每日信任报】You can't silence me, Ireti Kingibe replies Wike

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You can't silence me, Ireti Kingibe replies Wike








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Senator Ireti Kingibe has fired back at Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, saying he cannot intimidate her into silence her.

Kingibe who current represents FCT at the senate said no individual can determine whether she returns to the Senate in the 2027 election.

Kingibe’s response followed Wike’s declaration that she would not return to the red chamber, with the minister saying FCT residents had chosen to support former senator Philip Aduda for the senatorial seat.

Wike made the remarks on Tuesday while inspecting ongoing road projects in the FCT, after Kingibe accused the administration of obtaining loans without the approval of the National Assembly.

The minister dismissed the allegation, saying Kingibe’s comments showed a lack of understanding of the process of securing government loans. He also said the senator had “nothing to offer” the people of the FCT.

But responding in a post on X on Thursday, Kingibe said she would not be intimidated by what she described as insults, threats or political pressure.

The senator said her responsibility was to ask questions, demand accountability and uphold constitutional principles.

“If I raise questions about public borrowing, public funds, or the conduct of government, it is not an act of disrespect; it is part of my duty as a legislator,” she said.

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