Why All This Noise Because I Renamed ICC After Tinubu - Wike Slams Critics
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jul 03, 2025
Why All This Noise Because I Renamed ICC After Tinubu - Wike Slams Critics
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has berated those condemning him for naming the International Conference Centre after President Bola Tinubu.
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Dismissing the issue of sycophancy in renaming the centre, he wondered if people expected him to name the centre after criminals.
Speaking during his monthly media parley in Abuja, Wike asserted that people often honour individuals who have done great things after their death.
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He said, "That place is booked till 2027. Now you are saying, why did I name it after Bola Tinubu? Who should I name it after? Who is more qualified?
"What is called International Conference Centre? We have IBB International Golf Club. Why didn't we leave it as the International Golf Club?
"International Conference Centre is not a name tied to anybody.
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"What is sycophancy? Sycophancy that somebody showed leadership, supported me to achieve what was achieved?
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"It's only when the person dies that we want to remember them. But while alive and pouring their energy into making the country better, we ignore them. I will not do that.
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"Why all this noise about renaming the ICC after Tinubu? Should we rename it after armed robbers?ÔÇØ
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