The former governor of Rivers State was led into the President’s Office after getting out of a black Toyota Prado sports utility vehicle.
The subject matter of their conversation was unclear at the time this story was filed, but it was assumed to have something to do with the hunger protests, which started on Thursday and have the FCT as their hub.
Massive protests were held in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as demonstrators flocked to the suburbs and core business center, with security personnel using tear gas to scatter the crowd.
The minister for the Federal Capital Territory stated that the Federal Government was willing to communicate with the demonstrators.
This was said by Wike on Thursday in Abuja when he gave the four recently crowned Chiefs of Karu, Kwali, Pai, and Yaba control over the Office’s staff.
He applauded demonstrators who refrained from using violence and asked them to keep up the good work, stressing that it was preferable to communicate and work out problems with the government.
“I want you to keep working for peace because the one who brings about peace will ultimately reap its benefits.
“I want to thank you and tell you that we are still willing to speak with them, have a conversation with them, and work out any kinks.
“To ensure they are well-informed to make wise decisions, we will also educate them on specific areas they are unaware of,” the minister stated.
Wike referred to Abuja as the “centre of unity” for the country, saying that “Abuja is for everybody; if we lose Abuja, we have lost Nigeria.” We have always said, “Let’s work together,” for this reason. Under President Bola Tinubu’s current administration, there is nothing we cannot accomplish.
“Give him time, and a lot of things will change.”
“You are the one who will tell us whether the government is making any impact or not; you are the one who knows what the people feel like at home,” he stated.
You are the one who will sell government policies and programs to your people; you will explain to your subjects what the government is doing and will soon be doing.
“If you send the wrong message, people will take it as true. The people will accept that if you communicate it correctly. Thus, you are really important,” he said.
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