Human rights lawyer and legal counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rein in the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over what he described as the reckless and wasteful expenditure of public funds on monthly media chats that yield no tangible benefit to Nigerians.
In a statement issued on Monday, Ejiofor expressed grave concern over the reported allocation of hundreds of millions of naira each month to finance the FCT Minister’s media appearances, at a time when the majority of Nigerians are grappling with record inflation, stagnant wages, and deepening poverty.
“It is profoundly disheartening,that in a country where millions of citizens struggle to survive on less than $2 a day ,with limited access to basic healthcare, education, and shelter the government permits such an ostentatious display of vanity. These so-called media engagements serve little purpose beyond political grandstanding and exemplify a gross misplacement of national priorities.”Ejiofor stated,
He further condemned the practice as "the height of unconscionable governance," adding that the funds squandered on a single media edition could be redirected to urgent humanitarian needs across the country.
“For instance, the cost of one month’s media spectacle could fund emergency relief and shelter for thousands displaced by recent floods in Niger State. It could refurbish dilapidated primary schools, equip rural health clinics, or sustain malnutrition programs in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps for several months,” Ejiofor argued.
He noted that while the optics of such spending are troubling, the underlying implications are even more damaging to public trust and national development.
“Nigerians are not asking for a televised circus. They are crying out for competent governance, responsible spending, and leadership that puts the people first,” he said.
Ejiofor called on President Tinubu to take immediate and decisive action.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must call the FCT Minister to order, end this wasteful media charade, and redirect national focus toward effective service delivery. This is not a time for flamboyance or fanfare. Nigeria is in a crisis that demands humility, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to the common good. The Nigerian people deserve better. The time to act is now,” he added.
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