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  • Edwin Clark Calls for Nyesom Wike’s Arrest, Writes to Police IG

    Edwin Clark Calls for Nyesom Wike’s Arrest, Writes to Police IG

    By   Milcah  Tanimu

    Edwin Clark, a respected Ijaw leader and former Federal Commissioner for Information, has formally requested the arrest and prosecution of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Clark’s plea was addressed to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, urging swift action in response to Wike’s recent statements.

    During a press briefing at his Asokoro residence on Thursday, Clark expressed grave concerns over Wike’s inflammatory remarks made during a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) state congress in Port Harcourt. Wike’s statements included threats to incite violence against PDP governors who he alleged were attempting to interfere in the party’s internal matters in Rivers State.

    “Let me assure all of you, not while we live will anybody take away the structure of the PDP from us. But let me tell people, I hear some governors who say they will take over the structure and give it back to somebody. I pity those governors because I will put fire in their states. When God has given you peace, you say you don’t want peace – anything you see, you take,” Wike had stated.

    Clark condemned these remarks as a “blatant disrespect” towards President Bola Tinubu, who appointed Wike to his current role. He characterized Wike’s comments as potentially inciting violence and a serious breach of public order. According to Clark, such remarks could destabilize the nation and represent a form of treason.

    Drawing a comparison, Clark noted that activists like Omoyele Sowore, who were detained for similar offenses, faced legal action. He called on the IGP to take equivalent action against Wike, emphasizing the need for legal consequences to maintain public peace and order. Clark’s intervention highlights the ongoing tensions within Nigerian politics and the broader implications of inflammatory rhetoric in a politically charged environment.

  • “Tinubu’s Bold Move: FCT Breaks Free from Treasury Single Account Control!”

    “Tinubu’s Bold Move: FCT Breaks Free from Treasury Single Account Control!”

    By Daniel Edu

    President Bola Tinubu has made the strategic decision to withdraw the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) arrangement.

    This significant move is anticipated to facilitate accelerated progress and development within the FCTA, now under the leadership of Nyesom Wike, by granting him greater financial autonomy and control.

    The announcement of this shift in financial management, which empowers Wike with more fiscal authority over the Federal Capital Territory, was made during a press conference held on Friday in Abuja.

    The Treasury Single Account, a policy introduced by the Federal Government in 2015, mandated that all government revenues be consolidated into a single account to enhance transparency and accountability in the management of public funds.

    Wike emphasized the need for this change by pointing out challenges faced by the FCT in terms of stalled growth, a backlog of projects without adequate financial backing, and limited financial flexibility due to adherence to the single treasury account system.

    “The city has not been developing as expected, with numerous projects left incomplete and awarded without sufficient financial support. Many of these projects date back to 2002. This situation is primarily because the government consolidated all its accounts into the central bank through the single treasury account,” Wike explained.

    He further elaborated, “Under the current system, even the central bank cannot provide us with loans, and the internally generated revenue is spent as it is earned, hindering our capacity to undertake tangible infrastructure projects. Consequently, I proposed to President Tinubu that if we desire the FCT to execute essential infrastructure projects effectively, it is imperative that we withdraw from the TSA.”

    Wike concluded with an optimistic outlook for the future, stating, “Beginning next year, you can expect to witness a surge in infrastructure projects within the FCT. What you witnessed in Port-Harcourt will pale in comparison. The challenges of insecurity, power outages, and inadequate road networks will soon be consigned to history, as we set forth on a path of comprehensive development in the region.”