Ireti Kingibe Speaks On The Reported Rift With Wike
Afnews Editor
Mar 04, 2024
Ireti Kingibe Speaks On The Reported Rift With Wike
READ ALSO: Benue North-East: I will be running for Senate in 2027 - Suswam
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, Ireti Kingibe, says there is no rift between her and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
READ ALSO: ADC reacts as INEC accepts David Mark, Aregbesola as national chairman, secretary
Kingibe also emphasized that the ambiguity in the separation of powers in the FCT warrants careful examination.
READ ALSO: Olawepo-Hashim Resigns From PDP, Vows To Resist One Party State -
"It's important to recognise that the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, operates differently from other regions; here, the highest elected official is the Senator, as opposed to a governor.
READ ALSO: What We Need Is A New Constitution, Not Amendment - Okowa Reveals Why
[caption id="attachment_174757" align="alignnone" width="1274"] Nyesom Wike[/caption]
READ ALSO: ADC Crisis: Nwosu Links INEC Decision to Jagaban Politics | READ WHY
"Moreover, we only have two representatives in the House of Representatives. The division of powers between the executive and the legislature in the FCT is ambiguous and warrants careful examination.
READ ALSO: Nigeria Budgets N135bn For 2027 Election Lawsuits -
https://youtu.be/tRMflLdDmrk
READ ALSO: Yusuf Buhari Declares Interest In House Of Representatives Seat -
"Historically, despite the structural issues, previous ministers have acknowledged the legislators as the people's representatives and collaborated with them to address the populace's needs, thereby mitigating these systemic flaws.
READ ALSO: Jerry Eze Foundation Uplifts Communities in Abia: Chief Chinasa Commends Efforts
"It is imperative for every minister to recognise that the National Assembly and its members have a supervisory role over their actions. This oversight appears to be the crux of the current contention.,'' she stated.
READ ALSO: NUC Grants Licence To Amadeus University In Abia
She, however, expressed her commitment to working with all parties to address the needs of the people, prioritizing security, hunger, water, hospitals, and schools.
READ ALSO: Nigeria: Supreme Court Set to Decide ADC Leadership Battle | SEE DATE
"As a senator, there are numerous initiatives I am eager to pursue, provided our budget allows it. I aim to prioritize, especially the smaller, yet significant, aspects of governance," she added.
READ ALSO: #EndSARS: Is Genocide Taking Place At Lekki Toll gate |WATCH VIDEO
https://youtu.be/NW0UOGd4IZo
Related Stories
Nigeria: Supreme Court Set to Decide ADC Leadership Battle | SEE DATE
Benue North-East: I will be running for Senate in 2027 - Suswam
ADC Crisis: Nwosu Links INEC Decision to Jagaban Politics | READ WHY
Yusuf Buhari Declares Interest In House Of Representatives Seat -
Nigeria Budgets N135bn For 2027 Election Lawsuits -
Olawepo-Hashim Resigns From PDP, Vows To Resist One Party State -
""
— Afnews Editor