The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ireti Kingibe, has declared that, despite opposition from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, she would be re-elected should she decide to contest for the same seat in the National Assembly during the forthcoming 2027 general elections.
Kingibe, who serves as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs, made the statement on Tuesday while appearing as a guest on Political Paradigm, a programme aired on Channels Television.
According to the Labour Party senator, the people of Abuja would vote her back into office should she seek re-election.
It will be recalled that in July 2024, Wike had asserted that the Kingibe would not return to the red chamber in 2027.
However, speaking on Tuesday, Kingibe expressed confidence that she would secure a resounding victory if she chooses to run again.
“I know that I will win in a landslide victory, bigger than the last one. The last one, bear in mind, that I went to the Senate with one of the highest, if not the highest votes of any legislator.
“And it was not just about (Peter) Obi. Yes, he brought some votes, but I also brought some votes to him that would not normally go to him,”; she said.
Kingibe further revealed that the people of Abuja harbour resentment toward the former Rivers State governor, who was appointed FCT Minister by President Bola Tinubu in August 2023.
Kingibe claimed the minister has thus far treated the people of the FCT with disdain and contempt.
