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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike<\/span><\/span>, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar<\/span><\/span>, describing him as a frequent election contender with no record of success and predicting he would run again in 2031 despite past assurances.<\/p>\n Wike made the remarks on Thursday during an inspection tour of ongoing road projects across Abuja<\/span><\/span>, where he responded to Atiku\u2019s claim that the current administration has failed to deliver meaningful benefits to Nigerians.<\/p>\n He said, \u201cAtiku is a serial failure. He is a serial contestant and loser, and I am sure that in 2031, he will still contest. Nigerians would be laughing at such a person making that kind of statement that nothing positive has been done.\u201d<\/p>\n The minister also challenged Atiku to compare the state of the FCT now with when he served as vice president.<\/p>\n \u201cLet him compare the FCT now and when he was vice president. Can he honestly say what we have now is the same as then?\u201d Wike asked.<\/p>\n Reacting to allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that FCT officials attempted to frustrate its convention at the Rainbow Event Centre, Wike denied any involvement.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t even know where that place is. There was no interference from anybody. These people should just stop looking for sympathy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n He stressed that governance would not be derailed by political distractions.<\/p>\n \u201cThe election will come, but people must work. Contractors are not part of the election,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n On infrastructure, Wike gave updates on key projects, noting that work on the Airport\u2013Kuje road is nearing completion, with part of the bridge expected to open soon.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom Airport Junction to Kuje, one part of the bridge is almost completed. Before the end of May, the entire job will be handed over,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n He also disclosed that the first phase of the Kuje\u2013Gwagwalada road dualisation, covering about seven kilometres, is on track for completion within the same timeframe.<\/p>\n \u201cI am happy with the progress. We are satisfied with the quality of jobs being delivered,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Wike expressed optimism that improved road infrastructure would transform Kuje into a major residential and commercial hub, easing pressure on central Abuja.<\/p>\n \u201cVery soon, Kuje will no longer be a satellite town. People will move there and build houses, and the pressure on the city will reduce,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n He further challenged the ADC to provide evidence of any formal request to use Eagle Square, insisting that due process was not followed.<\/p>\n The minister reaffirmed that project delivery remains the administration\u2019s priority, noting that over 80 per cent of planned works are expected to be completed before January.<\/p>\n \u201cOur focus is clear; deliver projects, improve lives, and keep Abuja moving,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a frequent election contender with no record of success and predicting he would run again in 2031 despite past assurances. 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