The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended President Bola Tinubu over allegations that he failed to reach out to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde following the abduction of schoolchildren in Orire Local Government Area, arguing that it was Makinde's responsibility to contact the President first.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate in the 2027 election, described the development as evidence of a collapse of compassionate leadership and governance…

"But, to my utmost shock, I discovered that, contrary to my assumption that they had been in regular communication over the matter...