The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has defined the supply of his wealth.
Wike who admitted to proudly owning a Rolls-Royce automotive mentioned he didn’t come from a poor background.
Stating that he purchased his luxurious automotive himself, Wike denied claims by the previous Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi that he’s corrupt.
In his defence, Wike mentioned he used a Mercedes-Benz automotive throughout his faculty days.
“I’ve a Rolls-Royce; no person gave it to me; I purchased it for myself. I didn’t come from the identical background as Rotimi Amaechi. As a scholar, I used to be utilizing a Mercedes-Benz. My father was the supervisor of so many corporations. I come from a wealthy background however not too wealthy just like the Dangotes,” Wike mentioned throughout an interview on Channels Tv.
He additional accused Amaechi‘s spouse of receiving N4 billion months from the Niger Delta Improvement Fee (NDDC).
In keeping with the minister, Amaechi’s spouse obtained the funds for the mobilisation of Niger Delta ladies for 12 months.
He additionally known as for the discharge of the forensic audit on the NDDC funds.
“I name on President Tinubu to launch the forensic audit of NDDC. In the event that they launch it and it’s not within the audit, I’ll resign as FCT minister,” he added.