The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended the Abuja administration’s ongoing crackdown on ground rent defaulters, saying his actions are aimed at ensuring accountability from all property owners, including prominent political figures.
Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Wike said he has no intention of sparing influential individuals or political leaders from enforcement actions, regardless of their status.
“I found out that most of them didn’t have the courage to annoy people, to step on toes,” Wike said, referring to past FCT ministers. “But I take joy when I step on the toes of big men; those who say nothing will happen but I say something will happen. It makes me happy.”
The former Rivers State governor specifically mentioned some leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including Bode George, insisting that the party must settle outstanding payments for its national secretariat in Abuja. (Guardian)