In a move that has sparked widespread outrage across social media, Nigerian Stories has revealed via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, hosted suspended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly in the United Kingdom on Monday night.
The revelation has ignited a storm of backlash online, with many Nigerians condemning what they described as a flagrant display of impunity and political recklessness. The gathering, seen by many as an affront to the rule of law, has once again raised concerns about the growing trend of political actors in Nigeria operating with perceived immunity.
Several X users did not hold back, lambasting the gathering as part of a broader pattern of political lawlessness. Critics accused Wike of manipulating democratic institutions to serve personal interests, while others directed their anger at President Bola Tinubu, whom they blame for allegedly turning a blind eye to such excesses.
“The country is being hijacked by a few powerful individuals who believe they are untouchable,” one user wrote. Another fumed, “This is why governance in Nigeria keeps deteriorating — when those who should uphold the law trample on it with pride.”
The incident has added fuel to the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, where a power struggle between Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara continues to deepen divisions. Political analysts are warning that unless urgent steps are taken to restore order and respect for democratic norms, the situation may spiral further out of control.
As of the time of this report, there has been no official response from the presidency regarding the UK meeting. However, public sentiment suggests that Nigerians are growing increasingly impatient with what they perceive as elite impunity and executive complacency.
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