Dare Babalola
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has urged President Bola Tinubu to probe the United States property ownership allegation against Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike.
In a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, Frank described the silence of Tinubu in the face of the allegation against Wike as troubling.
“With detailed reports from credible sources such as People’s Gazette and Sahara Reporters, and with glaring evidence ignored by anti-corruption agencies like EFCC and ICPC, it sends a dangerous message that some officials are untouchable,” he lamented.
He urged the President to be aware that impunity and arrogance of government officials like Wike weaken citizens’ trust in governance and contribute to revolts like the Nepal uprising.
“The reasons behind this continued inaction in the case of Wike appear tied to the political calculations surrounding the 2027 presidential elections.
“However, allowing political ambition to shield corruption will irreparably harm Nigeria’s reputation internationally.
“The President should protect the dignity of Nigeria and the trust of its citizens by rejecting selective justice and political expediency. The integrity of Nigeria’s governance and its image on the global stage depend on it,” he stated.
Recall that there are allegations that Wike bought property in Florida and concealed it with the names of his wife and children.
However, Wike’s media aide, Lere Olayinka, had dismissed the allegations.
