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ABUJA – “I have land to bury critics.”
Those were the fiery words of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Friday during the commissioning of the long-awaited Apo-Wassa Road, one of the key access routes under the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) project.
He declared that no amount of criticism will derail the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s commitment to completing abandoned projects across Abuja.
Wike, never one to mince words, used the commissioning ceremony to lash out at detractors who, according to him, deliberately ignore the realities of development unfolding across the nation’s capital.
“If you want to die because we named the refurbished International Conference Centre after Mr. President, go and die. I have land to bury you,” he said to rousing cheers from supporters.
He continued: “If you cannot commend someone who has done well for the country, then the problem is yours. This is not about petty politics. We’re focused on real development, not social media noise.”
Wike acknowledged that criticism is part of politics but warned against what he called dishonest, agenda-driven commentary.
“Yes, we are politicians and criticism is part of the game. But that doesn’t mean you should lie or pretend not to see what is obvious. If God gave you eyes and you still choose not to see, then remain blind. It’s your choice,” he said.
He took particular aim at critics of the recently renovated International Conference Centre, challenging them to compare the cost and value of infrastructure in 1991 with today’s realities.
