In a scathing rebuke, the Reformed Arewa Youth Coalition (RAYC) has taken aim at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accusing him of flouting the principle of federal character in his appointments.
At a press conference held in Abuja over the weekend, the RAYC alleged that Wike has been appointing only his kinsmen and allies, turning the FCT into what they described as his personal fiefdom.
Comrade Attahiru Musa, the President of RAYC, expressed deep concern over what he described as the minister’s “lopsided” appointments, stating, “Wike has displayed a despicable trend evident in his choice of appointments.
He has turned the FCT into an extension of Rivers state, deliberately ignoring the federal character principle.”
Musa emphasized that the FCT, as the Center of Unity, should prioritize inclusivity above all else.
He warned that Wike’s actions risked polarizing the territory along ethnic and religious lines, potentially jeopardizing the fragile peace in the area.
Highlighting the discrepancy between Wike’s actions and the mandate of his office, Musa declared, “He cannot administer the Federal Capital Territory the way he administered Rivers State. He must be prepared to act honourably or be forced to equally resign his appointment honourably.”
The RAYC called on the FCT Minister to immediately halt what they termed as “ethnic pursuits” in his ministry and urged him to adhere to the principles of federal character in future appointments.
The group vowed to continue monitoring the situation closely and to speak out against any further actions they perceive as detrimental to the unity and stability of the Federal Capital Territory.
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