ADC’s Jackie Wayas accuses FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of bringing his son to an official meeting, sparking social media debate over nepotism and political ethics.
WikeFamilyAffair has sparked political debate after Jackie Wayas, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accused Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of allowing his son to attend an official government meeting.
Wayas made the allegation on X (formerly Twitter), claiming that Wike’s son was present during a meeting of directors from the Ministry of Aviation and the FCT held at the minister’s office. She questioned when “government affairs became family affairs.”
ADC Questions Wike’s Conduct
The ADC chieftain’s post quickly gained traction online, with many Nigerians debating whether the minister’s alleged action amounted to nepotism or a breach of administrative ethics.
Wike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has maintained close ties with President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), whom he supported during the 2023 presidential election. He was later appointed FCT Minister by Tinubu, despite remaining in the opposition party.
Social Media Reactions
The allegation has triggered mixed reactions across social media platforms. Some users condemned the alleged act, while others drew parallels with similar cases involving other politicians.
Diya Adeogun criticized the development, saying:
Kehinde referenced the appointment of Afrobeats star Davido by his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, questioning why critics were silent on that issue.
Adekunle Gbadamosi added:
August Chris argued that nepotism is a human tendency, saying:
Nekre warned that Nigerians should expect politicians’ children to take over from their parents in the near future.
Political Context
The controversy comes amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike has publicly declared support for President Tinubu’s re-election, despite his PDP membership, further fueling speculation about his political loyalties.
Meanwhile, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), recently listed Wike among witnesses in his ongoing terrorism trial, adding another layer of political intrigue to the minister’s public image.
