Photos of Wike’s sons in multiple official engagements of FCT Administration spark reactions

Several photographs showing Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike along with his sons involving in official government business have sparked reactions on social media.

Wike had earlier taken one of his sons to China during an official engagement with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd.

Multiple photographs have also emerged of Wike’s sons accompanying their father to projects inspection site, or engagements with expatriate contractors.

On X, netizens have kicked against the prominence of Wike’s sons joining their father in conducting official government business, wondering if they have replaced the Minister of State for the FCT, Dr. Mariya Mahmud Bunkure. But others have hailed it as the right move.

Here are some of the reactions:

@emmaikumeh: “Wike’s sons are more visible than the Minister of State for FCT. They go with him to almost every national engagement both locally and internationally. It doesn’t make any sense at all. I don’t know of any other minister who does that. Aside from Wike.”

@EasYQuality: “They are first sons of FCT and working to build the state with their father.”

@princejH2O: “It’s a wise move!!! He’s introducing his kids to top key players and teaching them the game.”

@MrMilestone77: “He is teaching them Governance and Leadership.”

@POnukwu: “They said he wants to field his first son for Obiokpor state constituency (state Assembly 2027).