Akpabio Shares Actual Reason Tinubu Appointed Wike Minister Despite Being a PDP Chieftain [Video]

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FCT, Abuja – President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, December 13, President Bola Tinubu made Nyesom Wike a minister because of his performance in Rivers state.

Legit.ng reports that Akpabio spoke at a book launch to mark the 57th birthday celebration of the federal capital territory (FCT) minister.

The Nigerian No.3 citizen described Wike as a workaholic public officer and someone who gives his best in any office he finds himself.

He said:

“Let me tell you why you were nominated into the FEC by President Tinubu despite being an opposition politician.

“Your performance, as a local government chairman, Chief of Staff to the Rivers state government, minister and two-term governor gave you the job.

“You have made us proud as the FCT minister. You have turned Abuja into a model city …