The House of Representatives responds to claims that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike borrowed funds without approval from the National Assembly. House Deputy Spokesperson Philip Agbese says the allegation is not supported by evidence and that Wike did not take loans without the required oversight.
Agbese’s clarification follows public comments that questioned whether the FCT minister obtained necessary authorisation before borrowing. Both outlets report the House position that its role and approval process were involved, and that the claim of unauthorised loans cannot be substantiated. The reports frame the issue as a dispute over process and whether parliamentary approval was granted or required.
While the underlying disagreement concerns the presence or absence of authorisation for any borrowing, the House’s messaging is consistent across the sources: it rejects the suggestion that Wike acted without National Assembly involvement. The reports do not detail specific loan figures or documentary proof, but they present the House statement as a denial of wrongdoing and an assertion that approval procedures were followed.
