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El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe - Politics - Nairaland

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El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by Brazino(op): 10:26am On Jul 09, 2025
El-Rufai Outperformed Wike as FCT Minister — Sen Ireti Kingibe

Senator Ireti Kingibe has stated that Nasir El-Rufai delivered better results as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) than the current minister, Nyesom Wike.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm on Tuesday, Kingibe said that while Wike is widely praised for his infrastructure projects in Abuja, many of these initiatives fail to address the real needs of everyday residents.

According to her, infrastructure alone does not define a successful FCT minister. She argued that El-Rufai, who served during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, not only built roads but also engaged directly with the challenges faced by Abuja residents.

If you ask anyone from the FCT who the most effective minister has been, they’ll likely say El-Rufai. He constructed roads and listened to the people,” she said.

She criticized Wike for being disconnected from grassroots concerns, citing examples such as relocating facilities like abattoirs without providing adequate infrastructure or security in the new locations.

“A good minister must be in touch with the people’s realities—not just build roads,” Kingibe added.
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Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by Goodlady(f):
This is a bitterness talk. He can only be judged after completion of his tenure
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by TheBillyonaire:
In essence, she expected Wike, in 2 years to out-perform Hell- Rufai 4 years. That ideology is very menopausal.
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by Brazino(op): 10:30am On Jul 09, 2025
Do you actually believe this admission by Senator Ireti Kingibe?
This is just two years into Wike's administration. Though wike is working, performing really well but he is actually alienated from the people of the FCT. Even El-Rufai too was never familiar with the people during his time. As a matter of fact, Abuja people hated El-Rufai for demolishing their houses and rendering them Homeless.
Given the above, I dare say, it is premature to judge at this point until wike completes his tenure. I understand how bitter Ireti is, towards wike.
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by 360degreess(m):
Goodlady:
This is a bitterness talk. He can only be judge after completion of his tenure
She said nothing but the truth.El rufai performance as FCT minister can't be matched since creation of Abuja
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by chiiraq802(m): 10:34am On Jul 09, 2025
Mk she go Southern Kaduna go talk dat wan, whether the innocent people El-rufai almost finish with Fulani herdsmen nd bandit won't lynch her.... cheesy
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by IkeOnyia: 10:38am On Jul 09, 2025
This new bond of friendship between Obidients and El Rufai is remarkable. Not long ago, El Rufai was a Fulani supremacist who was sponsoring Fulani militias to kill Christians and entrench Islamization in the country according to the Obedients. How time flies.
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by TallNigerian: 10:46am On Jul 09, 2025
Hahahahahahahaha......agenda must agend.

As someone born and raised in Abuja, I can tell you that Ireti is delusional. 🤡

El-Rufai wa so hated that he had to come on TV to say he is not afraid of death, that no one lives beyond 40 (or was it 50) in his family, so he is already fulfilled if he dies as at that time.

Even my dad's house in Karmo was not spared. Although we had a government allocated property in the heart of GARKI, my dad built properties for rent in Karmo, all of which El-Rufai demolished.

At least, Wike makes provisions for compensation to people with valid documents or convincing plea, El-Rufai no consider anybody papa. The few people El-Rufai reallocated lands after displacing them from some key areas in the heart of town were inside Pegi, a community far inside Kuje Area Council where Fulani herdsmen showed them shege for years even up till Buhari's tenure.


Yes, El-Rufai did what he did to restore some form of sanity to the city ànd to follow the original masterplan, but don't paint him like someone who was connected to the grassroot in FCT.

Some of us are historians and we don't forget.
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by asfrank(m): 10:48am On Jul 09, 2025
She is entitled to her opinion. Not that she would have said anything different. 2027 is going to be fun.
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by kings59: 11:03am On Jul 09, 2025
360degreess:
She nothing but the truth.El rufai performance as FCT minister can't be matched since creation of Abuja
She ascertained that by comparing their first two years, okay?
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by yarimo(m): 11:26am On Jul 09, 2025
FCT worst senator has spoken, ireti where are your projects in FCT?
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by brain54(m): 11:28am On Jul 09, 2025
Who is more disconnected...


Wike or the demolition minister? undecided

El rufia was more focused on restoring the Abuja Master plan.

Infrastructure not as wike!
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by SalamRushdie: 11:29am On Jul 09, 2025
That one na lie sha , Wike is unlikable but his performance as FCT minister has been okay
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by Softmirror:
IkeOnyia:
This new bond of friendship between Obidients and El Rufai is remarkable. Not long ago, El Rufai was a Fulani supremacist who was sponsoring Fulani militias to kill Christians and entrench Islamization in the country according to the Obedients. How time flies.
What do you expect. Even Obi wasn't in their good books. It is their hatred for Tinubu that makes them pretend that the love Peter Obi. A lot of them are now supporting Atiku and El Rufai still all because of their hatred and bitterness for Tinubu.

Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by Ibechris2: 11:33am On Jul 09, 2025
True talk.

El rufai was the reason why there was building regulatory compliance in Abuja. He enforced

He enforced it,and the city was very clean then and he did alot of projects then...built most of the roads in Jabi,Utako completed Beggar Bridge,most roads in Gwarimpa,Asokoro and but Wike is trying despite that I have some personal dislikes for him.

But govt is a continuum and i wish them well...
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by bluebay(m): 11:39am On Jul 09, 2025
Brazino:
Do you actually believe this admission by Senator Ireti Kingibe?
This is just two years into Wike's administration. Though wike is working, performing really well but he is actually alienated from the people of the FCT. Even El-Rufai too was never familiar with the people during his time. As a matter of fact, Abuja people hated El-Rufai for demolishing their houses and rendering them Homeless.
Given the above, I dare say, it is premature to judge at this point until wike completes his tenure. I understand how bitter Ireti is, towards wike.

Nlfpmod
Ma he’s actually
Right . Wike has been filled with so much controversy within the 2 years in office ..
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by bluebay(m): 11:40am On Jul 09, 2025
Where is the lie here ? Madam Ireti is actually right . Wike has been filled with so much controversies within two years instead of performing .
Building houses for judges and grabbing lands is not development at all. Even residence in Abuja can attest to that
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by immaculatesense(m): 11:44am On Jul 09, 2025
Brazino:
El-Rufai Outperformed Wike as FCT Minister — Sen Ireti Kingibe

Senator Ireti Kingibe has stated that Nasir El-Rufai delivered better results as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) than the current minister, Nyesom Wike.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Political Paradigm on Tuesday, Kingibe said that while Wike is widely praised for his infrastructure projects in Abuja, many of these initiatives fail to address the real needs of everyday residents.

According to her, infrastructure alone does not define a successful FCT minister. She argued that El-Rufai, who served during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, not only built roads but also engaged directly with the challenges faced by Abuja residents.

“If you ask anyone from the FCT who the most effective minister has been, they’ll likely say El-Rufai. He constructed roads and listened to the people,” she said.

She criticized Wike for being disconnected from grassroots concerns, citing examples such as relocating facilities like abattoirs without providing adequate infrastructure or security in the new locations.

“A good minister must be in touch with the people’s realities—not just build roads,” Kingibe added.

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Lies.
El Rufai listened to people? For where?
Person wey demolish houses and buildings like tomorrow no dey include my in law's house.
No Be Juju Be Dat?
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by Kukutente23: 11:56am On Jul 09, 2025
TallNigerian:
Hahahahahahahaha......agenda must agend.

As someone born and raised in Abuja, I can tell you that Ireti is delusional. 🤡

El-Rufai wa so hated that he had to come on TV to say he is not afraid of death, that no one lives beyond 40 (or was it 50) in his family, so he is already fulfilled if he dies as at that time.

Even my dad's house in Karmo was not spared. Although we had a government allocated property in the heart of GARKI, my dad built properties for rent in Karmo, all of which El-Rufai demolished.

At least, Wike makes provisions for compensation to people with valid documents or convincing plea, El-Rufai no consider anybody papa. The few people El-Rufai reallocated lands after displacing them from some key areas in the heart of town were inside Pegi, a community far inside Kuje Area Council where Fulani herdsmen showed them shege for years even up till Buhari's tenure.


Yes, El-Rufai did what he did to restore some form of sanity to the city ànd to follow the original masterplan, but don't paint him like someone who was connected to the grassroot in FCT.

Some of us are historians and we don't forget.
You are very correct. Though she is not talking about having human compassion or empathy but strictly performance of which she is also correct. Elrufai did a lot of good things in FCT but in a very brash and ruthless manner.
Which is why I'm surprised some folks will be rooting for Elrufai to be Vice to a man who claims that leadership must have compassion. Cause when it comes to having a human face with govt policies, count Elrufai out
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by Sheuns(m): 11:58am On Jul 09, 2025
TheBillyonaire:
In essence, she expected Wike, in 2 years to out-perform Hell- Rufai 8 years. That ideology is very menopausal.
El Rufai was FCT minister between 2003 and 2007. Where did you get the remaining 4 years?
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by OMEGA009(m): 11:58am On Jul 09, 2025
8 years vs 2 years?

Madam, the bitterness dey show.

Wike might be all they say he is but let’s judge him after his tenure, not before the end.

We can see that in just 2 years, his achievements as Minister is commendable.

Since we’re comparing, what have you and past senators representing the FCT ever done for the people? Let’s not start looking into the humongous monies being given to you people by foreign governments and NGOs for humanitarian projects that you people chop. You know what they say about glass houses

Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by Huyubuh:
Please don't make racist and tribalistic comments on this section.
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by wellmax(m): 11:59am On Jul 09, 2025
This noise maker should keep quiet and face her job.

Chu Chu Chu Wike Wike Wike every time.
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by Jayhome24: 11:59am On Jul 09, 2025
Not expected to say otherwise.

Madam wr know you very well and what you represent, however, even a blind man can feel it that you just lied to yourself.
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by tunjijones(m): 11:59am On Jul 09, 2025
Its not in your place to tell us.

Let the populace be the judge cos everybody know you and Wike are having issues.
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by free2ryhme: 12:00pm On Jul 09, 2025
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by michoim(m): 12:00pm On Jul 09, 2025
You can say that again; you can say that again; you can say that; you can say that again
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by SmartPolician: 12:01pm On Jul 09, 2025
When I visited the FCT for the first time in 2017, that territory was so looking so beautiful and properly planned without those who did the work getting any media hype.
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by Felabrity: 12:01pm On Jul 09, 2025
This woman suddenly found her voice after the coalition
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by tnerro1(m): 12:01pm On Jul 09, 2025
I no like Wike sha, but this one na lie. Wike is very good as a foot soldier to be sending on missions, but a very poor leader
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by Cherrybae(f): 12:01pm On Jul 09, 2025
This talk is just to make obedients masturbate.

El_Rufia was FCT minister for 8yrs. Wike spent only 2yrs.

Only obedients can buy this talk. Allow wike for 8yrs before you compare them.

In 2yrs wike has performed exceptionally.
Re: El-rufai Outperformed Wike As FCT Minister - Sen. Ireti Kingibe by autoez: 12:01pm On Jul 09, 2025
But wike has used only 2 years. Why judge him so early
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