Ahmadu Fintiri, governor of Adamawa state, has congratulated
Nyesom Wike on his appointment as minister of the federal capital territory
(FCT).
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu swore in 45
ministers-designate.
The ceremony held at the banquet hall of the presidential
villa in the federal capital territory (FCT).
In a post on the X platform on Monday, Fintiri said Wike’s
appointment is “well deserved”, adding that his service to the people of Rivers
while he was their governor, earned him his current position.
“Congratulations on
your Senate screening and appointment as Minister of the Federal Capital
Territory Abuja,” Fintiri said.
“Your Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike you have set precedence
and demonstrated exemplary leadership traits by delivering service and good
governance according to the people’s need during your tenure as Governor of
Rivers State which I believe earned you this position.
“I trust that you will continue to work for improved growth
and development of the FCT just like you did in Rivers State as Governor.
“I am confident that
your influence will continue to encourage our proud tradition of hard work and
dedication to country as well as involvement in worthwhile political causes.
“My brother and friend once more congratulations on your
appointment.
“I know you have worked hard to reach this point, and I am
so happy that you have been recognized for your accomplishment with this new
assignment.
“It is well-deserved.”
A member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),
Wike was one of 45 ministerial nominees screened and confirmed by the senate.
Before his appointment, there had been moves by some members
of the PDP to suspend Wike over his association with chieftains of the All
Progressives Congress (APC) and his acceptance of the ministerial offer.
But Wike said he wrote to leaders of his party, including
Iliya Damagum, acting chairman of the PDP, and got their approval to be part of
Tinubu’s cabinet.
The PDP has been embroiled in a protracted internal crisis
which has polarised the party.
The opposition party’s crisis worsened in June last year
after Wike lost the PDP presidential ticket to Atiku Abubakar.
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