Wike says visit to APC chairman was private interaction, not a political meeting

Nyesom Wike, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, says his recent visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, is a personal interaction and not a political meeting. He addresses backlash that followed the Tuesday visit, saying he does not engage in “politics of enmity” and that he is not required to give a public account of private associations. Wike frames the encounter as routine and insists the controversy is being exaggerated or misinterpreted. Both outlets report that the dispute centres on whether the meeting signals political alignment or cooperation between parties. Wike’s position is that the visit does not represent a shift in political posture, and he rejects the idea that the public controversy should determine how his actions are characterized. The reports reflect Wike’s denial of political motives and his emphasis on the distinction between personal relationships and political dealings.