The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said opposition leaders are now using roads constructed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration after neglecting similar projects while in office.
Wike made the remark during the commissioning of the Mabushi–Ahmadu Bello Way Link Roads in Abuja to mark Tinubu’s third year in office.
The minister recalled how Tinubu directed that every district in Abuja must feel the impact of his administration.
Wike said: “Your directive is that every district in Abuja must be touched. Every district must see the impact of your administration.
“I have told everybody that road is the bedrock of any development.”
He noted that the President had commissioned the Jahi–Gwarinpa Interchange on Thursday and was expected to inaugurate more roads in satellite towns as part of the ongoing 31-day project commissioning exercise.
Wike argued that road infrastructure remains the foundation of development, saying newly completed roads have attracted housing projects and increased property values in affected communities.
“Road is the bedrock of any development. Look at this road. Look at the houses. But for this road, these houses would not have come up.”
Speaking to opposition figures, Wike said some politicians who once held top public offices failed to construct critical roads but now benefit from projects executed by the current administration.
“But thank God, you have made it possible. They no longer fly with helicopters. They now drive by road to their various areas. I will soon compile a list of opposition members staying here and using this road,” he said.
He also vowed to compile the names of opposition party leaders living in Abuja and show them the roads built under the Tinubu administration.
