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The Loud Disappointment of Senator Ireti Kingibe’s Tenure

By Josephine C. Itoyah-Splendor, Publicity Secretary, PDP FCT Chapter

When the people of the Federal Capital Territory cast their votes in 2023, they did so with hope—hope that after nearly two decades of relentless campaigning, Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe would finally bring the change she so passionately promised.

Today, that hope has curdled into disappointment. And not just a quiet one, but a loud, resounding disappointment that echoes across the six area councils of the FCT.

For someone who spent four electoral cycles clamouring for the Senate seat, one would expect that Senator Kingibe would hit the ground running. Instead, she has stumbled—repeatedly. Her tenure has been marked not by legislative brilliance or constituency impact, but by a barrage of complaints, media outbursts, and a troubling absence of strategic leadership.

From Opposition to Obstruction

Senator Kingibe wore the badge of opposition with pride, positioning herself as the antidote to the legacy of Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda. But now in office, she has proven incapable of holding a candle to the very man she fought to replace. Her approach to governance has been reactive, not proactive—more noise than nuance.

Rather than building coalitions, she has built walls. Rather than navigating the complexities of the Senate with tact, she has resorted to public lamentation. The FCT did not elect a commentator; it elected a senator. And in that role, she has failed miserably.

Aduda’s Legacy: A Contrast Too Stark to Ignore

Let us be clear: Senator Aduda’s legacy is undeniably impactful. Even when his party, the PDP, became the opposition, he remained a bridge-builder. He brought roads to Bwari, health centers to Gwagwalada, and sports facilities to AMAC. He empowered youth, supported women, and maintained a steady presence in the Senate, eventually rising to the position of Minority Leader.

He had every reason to offer excuses—he was a lone senator from a marginalized indigenous population. But instead of leaning on sympathy, he leaned into service. That is leadership. That is representation. That is what the FCT remembers.

Kingibe’s Scorecard: A Study in Underperformance

What has Senator Kingibe offered in return? A few scattered projects, some solar lights, and a hospital in Dobi. Laudable, yes—but nowhere near the scale or consistency expected from someone who spent two decades preparing for this role.

Her inability to unify the diverse communities of the FCT, her failure to attract federal attention to our infrastructural needs, and her penchant for public grievance over private negotiation have left the FCT adrift.

The Verdict from the Ground

The disappointment is not whispered—it is shouted in markets, murmured in town halls, and echoed across social media. The FCT deserves better. It deserves leadership that works, not one that whines. It deserves representation that builds, not one that blames.

Senator Kingibe must understand that the Senate is not a soapbox—it is a seat of power, responsibility, and service. If she cannot rise to the occasion, then history will remember her not as a trailblazer, but as a cautionary tale.

And for those of us in the PDP, we remain proud of Senator Aduda’s legacy. His record speaks for itself. His impact is etched in the roads we drive, the schools we attend, and the bridges he built—both literal and political.

The FCT is watching. And we will not forget.

But Wike is doing all now, he now assume himself as the lord of Abuja, so why do you need an Ireti to still work??

Or he get wetin Wike never touch for this una overrated Abuja?😅

Don't blame her.
She cannot do anything where there's a tyrant, who wants everybody to bow and worship him.

favour32:
Don't blame her.
She cannot do anything where there's a tyrant, who wants everybody to bow and worship him.

We have to blame her, she's really played with the peoples mandate and is hiding under feminism

ambale:
But Wike is doing all now, he now assume himself as the lord of Abuja, so why do you need an Ireti to still work??

Or he get wetin Wike never touch for this una overrated Abuja?😅

Yeah he has done enough, and is still doing more , he's not stealing peoples projects

U cannot outshine the president of the FCT master wike...... Ireti is like governor. U can't expect her to do much.

APC is evil, Where Abuja is working is Wike and where it is not working is Ireti?
Wow!

mycar:
APC is evil, Where Abuja is working is Wike and where it is not working is Ireti?
Wow!

Wike has nothing to do with the Apc , he's not a member, he and aduda have done a wonderful job, ireti is fighting Natasha and balling with the capital block...

Mistaresa:
U cannot outshine the president of the FCT master wike...... Ireti is like governor. U can't expect her to do much.

Yeah you can , aduda constantly outshined almost all FCT ministers... Don't be a hater ...call the fraud ireti

This piece is written by a Wike lackey. Wike resign as FCT minister and contest for Senate.

techdaddycool:
The Loud Disappointment of Senator Ireti Kingibe’s Tenure

By Josephine C. Itoyah-Splendor, Publicity Secretary, PDP FCT Chapter

When the people of the Federal Capital Territory cast their votes in 2023, they did so with hope—hope that after nearly two decades of relentless campaigning, Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe would finally bring the change she so passionately promised.

Today, that hope has curdled into disappointment. And not just a quiet one, but a loud, resounding disappointment that echoes across the six area councils of the FCT.

For someone who spent four electoral cycles clamouring for the Senate seat, one would expect that Senator Kingibe would hit the ground running. Instead, she has stumbled—repeatedly. Her tenure has been marked not by legislative brilliance or constituency impact, but by a barrage of complaints, media outbursts, and a troubling absence of strategic leadership.

From Opposition to Obstruction

Senator Kingibe wore the badge of opposition with pride, positioning herself as the antidote to the legacy of Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda. But now in office, she has proven incapable of holding a candle to the very man she fought to replace. Her approach to governance has been reactive, not proactive—more noise than nuance.

Rather than building coalitions, she has built walls. Rather than navigating the complexities of the Senate with tact, she has resorted to public lamentation. The FCT did not elect a commentator; it elected a senator. And in that role, she has failed miserably.

Aduda’s Legacy: A Contrast Too Stark to Ignore

Let us be clear: Senator Aduda’s legacy is undeniably impactful. Even when his party, the PDP, became the opposition, he remained a bridge-builder. He brought roads to Bwari, health centers to Gwagwalada, and sports facilities to AMAC. He empowered youth, supported women, and maintained a steady presence in the Senate, eventually rising to the position of Minority Leader.

He had every reason to offer excuses—he was a lone senator from a marginalized indigenous population. But instead of leaning on sympathy, he leaned into service. That is leadership. That is representation. That is what the FCT remembers.

Kingibe’s Scorecard: A Study in Underperformance

What has Senator Kingibe offered in return? A few scattered projects, some solar lights, and a hospital in Dobi. Laudable, yes—but nowhere near the scale or consistency expected from someone who spent two decades preparing for this role.

Her inability to unify the diverse communities of the FCT, her failure to attract federal attention to our infrastructural needs, and her penchant for public grievance over private negotiation have left the FCT adrift.

The Verdict from the Ground

The disappointment is not whispered—it is shouted in markets, murmured in town halls, and echoed across social media. The FCT deserves better. It deserves leadership that works, not one that whines. It deserves representation that builds, not one that blames.

Senator Kingibe must understand that the Senate is not a soapbox—it is a seat of power, responsibility, and service. If she cannot rise to the occasion, then history will remember her not as a trailblazer, but as a cautionary tale.

And for those of us in the PDP, we remain proud of Senator Aduda’s legacy. His record speaks for itself. His impact is etched in the roads we drive, the schools we attend, and the bridges he built—both literal and political.

The FCT is watching. And we will not forget.

ogbeni stop disturbing your self with those piece of shit you wrote against that woman senator .
You and wike/ aduda have failed in all ramifications. Propaganda will not save you people .