President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that he jokingly threatened to sack Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, if his policies did not align with the political interests of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
During a Sallah visit at the Presidential Villa, Tinubu recounted how Wike requested to remove the FCT from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to allow for greater financial flexibility. However, the President expressed concern over the potential political impact.
“I threw in my own political guide: ‘Would that give me any opportunity for my party (APC) to win the election in FCT?’ I said, ‘I know where you are coming from, your own party (PDP) or my party. If this thing goes too much in your own favour, you will lose your job,’” Tinubu said.
Despite political differences, Tinubu commended Wike’s contributions to the FCT, particularly in infrastructure, healthcare, and education, acknowledging his efforts in transforming the capital.