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A social media storm has erupted across Nigeria as citizens call for the dismissal of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. <\/p>\n
The campaign, trending under the hashtag #WikeMustGo, gained momentum shortly after the resignation of Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology.<\/p>\n
Many Nigerians believe that Wike, who is facing multiple corruption and land-grabbing allegations, should also step down in the spirit of accountability and integrity.<\/p>\n
Reports circulating online allege that the former Rivers State governor and his wife, Eberechi Suzzette, acquired three luxury lakeside homes in Winter Springs, Florida, worth over $6 million between 2021 and 2023. The properties were said to have been bought in cash and transferred to their children, sparking public outrage and accusations of money laundering.<\/p>\n
Beyond the U.S. assets, Wike has also been accused of allocating over 2,000 hectares of prime Abuja land\u2014valued at about $3.6 billion\u2014to a company allegedly linked to his son, Joaquin.<\/p>\n
Wike, however, has dismissed the allegations as \u201cbaseless and politically motivated,\u201d insisting that his record in public service remains clean. His media team has also described the reports as deliberate attempts to tarnish his image.<\/p>\n
The renewed call for his sack followed Nnaji\u2019s decision to step down amid allegations of certificate forgery. The development triggered discussions about ethics in public office, with many social media users praising Nnaji\u2019s move as a moral example.<\/p>\n
One user on X (formerly Twitter), @Chiads, wrote, \u201cNnaji has set a moral precedent; public office is not a fortress. After his Florida mansions, Wike should go too. #WikeMustGo.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another user, @Amaka, echoed the sentiment, saying, \u201cUche Nnaji\u2019s resignation has proven that no office is more than public integrity. Wike should join him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Others linked the campaign to Wike\u2019s political battles in Rivers State, accusing him of undermining Governor Sim Fubara and using his influence to destabilize the state government.<\/p>\n
\u201cWike\u2019s actions during his feud with Fubara \u2014 how he bullied him and tried to act as godfather \u2014 were undemocratic. He should have been sacked long ago,\u201d wrote another user, @Oyasto.<\/p>\n