Daniel Bwala, a former aide to the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has cautioned the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the threat of demolition in Abuja.
Mr Bwala who reacted to Wike’s threat on Monday evening, told the FCT, Minister, not to create chaos in the city, warning that Abuja is not Port Harcourt.
Premium Politics reported that Wike was among the 45 ministers sworn into office by President Bola Tinubu at the presidential villa in Abuja, on Monday, August 21, 2023.
However, upon his swearing-in, and resumption of office, Wike threatened to embark on the demolition of houses built illegally, affecting the master plan of the Federal Capital Territory.
The immediate former governor of Rivers state, stated in his inaugural address at the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA office on Monday.
“If your house is sitting where it should not be, it will go down,” he said.
Reacting to the threat, Bwala told Wike that the basic needs of the residents of the FCT include, affordable healthcare facilities, access to good education facilities, clean sports and recreational centres and an affordable transport system, among others.
“TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;
“Hello sir, in case you need a refresher course; the basic needs of the residents of the FCT are; affordable healthcare facilities; access to good education facilities, clean sports and recreational centres, affordable transport services system, efficient and workable street lights in the city centre and the suburbs; and finally, security.
“You came with a bullish and vendetta spirit, venting fire and brimstone about demolition and revocation of titles. Abuja is not Port Harcourt.
“If you create chaos in the city, you will jeopardise your principal’s interests and he will be forced to sacrifice your job. You will learn humility on the job,” Bwala said.
