By Tolulope Oke

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at Lagos-based Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Bode George, questioning his basis for criticising corruption while raising questions over the ownership of his Abuja mansion.

Wike made the remark on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, during a media chat in Abuja, where he responded to criticisms of his political style and administration.

The former Rivers State governor challenged Bode George to explain the source of funds for the house he occupies in Maitama, alleging that the property was linked to money from Rivers State.

“This man from Lagos, Bode George, when they talk about corruption, ask him about the house he is living in Maitama, is it not Rivers State money?” Wike said.

Wike argued that those accusing others of wrongdoing must also be ready to answer questions about their own past and assets.

The FCT minister has in recent weeks remained vocal in defending his political decisions, including his approach to governance and his relationship with President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

During the same media chat, Wike also defended his infrastructure strategy in the FCT, saying he would not be pressured into awarding contracts without guaranteed funding.

He said his administration was more interested in completing projects than announcing numerous contracts that could later become abandoned.

“Awarding contract is easy but cash-backing it is another thing,” Wike said.

Wike maintained that projects without proper funding often become abandoned structures that create problems for communities, adding that governments should be judged by completed projects rather than the volume of contracts awarded.

He said he would continue to approve projects only when there is a realistic plan to fund and complete them.