AfriqueCAN: THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory – FCT, Nyesom Wike faces a tough time from his tribesmen following allegations he made derogatory comments towards them.
The Igbo Community in Abuja has asked Wike to apologise over the alleged comments he made against the tribe during the demolition of a housing estate belonging to one Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu.
The Chairman, Igbo Community Assembly, Apo in Abuja, Ositadinma Patrick Nwoye told journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, that the former Rivers State Governor, allegedly said ‘Why should an Igbo man be given such massive land there?’ and that he has ‘dealt with Igbos in Port Harcourt,’ that he will do the same here in Abuja.
“Such a derogatory statement is totally uncalled for and should not be swept under the carpet. Because we the Igbos are not commoners in this country Nigeria and the world at large. Which is why we have to address this world Press Conference to keep the records straight,’’ Nwoye said.
“Wike should apologise to the Igbos for using the alleged derogatory language,’’ he added.
The group gave Wike a seven-day ultimatum to issue a public apology to the Igbos or face the wrath of all Igbos and the gods of Igbo land.