Tinubu Must Probe, Suspend Wike Now Over US Property Scandal – Ex-APC Spokesman
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has asked President Bola Tinubu to suspend the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over allegations of acquiring properties in the United States under suspicious circumstances.
Frank made the appeal in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, urging President Tinubu to break his silence on the matter and demonstrate consistency in the fight against corruption.
The current Ambassador of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) to East Africa and the Middle East, recalled how the President swiftly suspended former Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Betta Edu, over corruption allegations that were “far less serious” than those confronting Wike.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore had alleged that Wike purchased property in Florida and registered them under the names of his wife, Justice Eberechi Wike, and their children, Joaquin, Jazmyne, and Jordan.
Frank described Tinubu’s silence on the matter despite “overwhelming evidence” in the public domain as troubling, adding that it sends a dangerous message that some officials are untouchable.
“With detailed reports from credible sources such as People’s Gazette and SaharaReporters, and with glaring evidence ignored by anti-corruption agencies like EFCC and ICPC, it sends a dangerous message that some officials are untouchable,” Frank said.
He further warned that the impunity of government officials like Wike weakens citizens’ trust in governance and could fuel uprisings similar to the recent Nepal revolt.
Frank commended Omoyele Sowore of SaharaReporters and the publishers of People’s Gazette for “courageously exposing corruption in the country, irrespective of the government officials involved.”
He accused Tinubu of shielding Wike for political reasons ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that such selective justice would damage Nigeria’s global reputation and erode investor confidence.
Frank said, “The reasons behind this continued inaction in the case of Wike appear to be tied to the political calculations surrounding the 2027 presidential elections.
“However, allowing political ambition to shield corruption will irreparably harm Nigeria’s reputation internationally.
“The world is watching, and this selective justice undermines investor confidence and portrays Nigeria as a nation unable or unwilling to fight corruption—even within its highest offices.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
