The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has denied social media reports that states that, he acquired a N300 Million Armoured Lexus LX600, a day after his swearing in.
Wike spoke after a tour of the Abuja Light Rail, he urged the journalists present to inspect his vehicle to confirm whether it was bulletproofed or not.
He said; “We are now going to the office to have a direct report from each of the departments, but I have seen what is going on in the social media, how you (FCTA Permanent Secretary) bought a bulletproof car of N300 Million Naira that I am using.
“So I want you people to go hit your hand there (on the car) and see whether it is a treated car. With all due respect, people should be careful not to destroy other people.
“When I came, the Permanent Secretary said they have a car for us, and the car we use is this. I have never approved any car to be bought and I have not used an official bullet-proof car.
“Whether I have cars as governor? Yes, as a governor, what do you expect I should have? But, I am not using bulletproof car as FCT Minister, so we should report the right thing, and not destroy ourselves. I want you to take a look at where you have the flag, and see whether it is a bullet-proof car”, he stated.
The said challenge was taken up by several journalists present, who indeed confirmed that the vehicle was not bulletproof.
