Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly criticized activist and politician Omoyele Sowore for labeling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal.”
Speaking on Thursday during the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N1 from Wuye District to Ring Road II, Abuja, Wike said Sowore was “lucky” that Tinubu respects the rule of law, warning that not all leaders would tolerate such remarks.
“You Are Lucky,” Wike Tells Sowore
According to Wike:
“This is a country where somebody will go on social media and say Mr. President is a criminal and nothing will happen.
No matter how you see people criticize Trump, have you ever seen any Nigerian citizen on social media or in public say our president is a criminal? Have you ever heard that?
You are lucky you have a president that believes in the rule of law.
You are lucky, continue to be lucky because there are those you will meet and you won’t be lucky again.”
Wike Cites Nigeria’s Freedom of Speech
The minister argued that the ability of citizens to openly criticize Tinubu demonstrates the level of freedom in Nigeria compared to other countries, including the United States.
His comments come amid growing political tensions, with Sowore and other critics frequently attacking the administration over governance, economy, and democracy.
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