The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is set to build a new headquarters for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Mr Wike announced on Tuesday in a post on X, noting that President Bola Tinubu would inaugurate the Mabushi Bus Terminal and flag off the new INEC headquarters project today.

”Today is for the commissioning of the Mabushi Bus Terminal. We will also flag off the construction of the new INEC HQ. We are eagerly waiting to welcome Mr President,” Mr Wike said.

Meanwhile, Mr Wike’s announcement of the new INEC headquarters has sparked reactions on social media.

Recall that Mr Tinubu is seeking reelection in 2027 and will likely rely on Wike’s contribution, a stalwart in the major opposition party (Peoples Democratic Party), for another electoral success.

Looking at the situation that Bola Tinubu is already receiving endorsement from the All Progressives Congress.

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Responding to Mr Wike’s post, an X user, @Omoluabi1sq, said, “Why on earth will you want to build a new INEC Headquarters? Is INEC not expected to be independent? If INEC wants to build a new edifice, is it not meant to be included in their budget? Is INEC now under FCT Ministry, sir?”

He added, “Is this the kind of precedent you are actually laying as an FCT Minister? Please, this is not right. You have just 2yrs, left after which you will seize to be a Government appointee. You will be called to answer for all these, and Nigerians will ask that you account for all these impunities.”

Another netizen, @Joshuaezs, stated, “This needs to be protest. We’re a democratic country and @inecnigeria should be independent.”

@Ezeani_malik1 said, “He is preparing to compromise our electoral system for the second time.This period we won’t let you.”

Peoples Gazette