Kingibe and the Abuja Battle: When a Loan Dispute Became a 2027 Showdown  

THISDAYLIVE | 27-09-2026 04:02am |

Senator Ireti Kingibe and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike are embroiled in a dispute over Abuja's debt, which Kingibe claims rose from N88.5 billion in August 2023 to N389 billion by March 2026 without National Assembly approval. Wike denies the allegation, asserting that due process was followed. The House of Representatives sided with Wike, stating there was no evidence of a breach. The conflict has escalated, with Wike declaring that Kingibe will not return to the Senate in 2027.

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