The Senator representing the federal capital territory (FCT), Senator Ireti Kingibe has carpeted the minister of the federal capital territory, Mr. Nyesome Wike over demolitions at the seat of government.
Specifically, Senator Kingibe bemoaned that though demolitions are allowed in Abuja, it must have legal backing.
The lawmaker spoke on Thursday, while fielding questions from newsmen in Abuja.
Commenting on the level of insecurity in FCT, she said “I have many things to discuss with the minister (Wike), Yes demolitions are allowed but you need to come with a court order.
“You cannot just come and knock down people houses, you need to prepare the people before demolishing people houses” she said.
She explained further “obviously Wike and I have different goals, he was appointed and I am elected, his accountable only to the President and to us while oversight him, while I am accountable to the people. That is what makes everything works.
“Wike should also understand that the National Assembly is also the state Assembly for the FCT so we as all Governor acknowledge, the legislature is the representative of the people appointed.
“Wike have to understand that the three of us, the two members of House of Reps and myself are the representatives of the people, the once they choses to represent their interest”.
On the way forward, Senator Kingibe said “well, he (Wike) is new in the Territory, am still hoping that we will understand that working together will benefit the residents much more than each person on its own” Kingibe concluded.
