Summary: Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has blasted FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over the devastating floods that swallowed vehicles and cut off major roads in Abuja after heavy weekend rainfall. Here’s everything you need to know.**
The thing don do! What is supposed to be Nigeria’s pride — our Federal Capital Territory, Abuja — has once again become a shadow of itself after heavy rainfall over the weekend turned major roads into rivers and left expensive cars swimming like boats in the middle of the city.
Luxury vehicles, we’re talking about the kind of cars that cost more than most people’s annual salary, were completely swallowed by floodwaters. Several roads were cut off entirely, leaving residents stranded and frustrated. For a city that is supposed to represent the best of Nigeria, the scenes were nothing short of embarrassing.
Adeyanju Fires Heavy Shots at Wike
Human rights activist and vocal government critic, Deji Adeyanju, did not waste time packaging his words with diplomatic ribbon. He went straight to the point, laying the blame squarely at the feet of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
According to Adeyanju, Wike has effectively destroyed Abuja — a city that, whatever its faults, used to at least carry itself with some level of dignity and organization compared to other Nigerian cities.
The activist described the capital as “stinking and flooded,” painting a picture of a city in serious decline under the current FCT administration. For many Abuja residents who have watched the city deteriorate, those words hit differently — because they know the truth in them.
Abuja Residents Are Tired
Let’s be honest — this is not the first time Abuja has flooded. Every rainy season, the same story plays out like a Nollywood sequel nobody asked for. Water takes over the roads, cars get damaged, people lose property, and government officials make noise about “drainage projects” that never seem to materialize.
But what makes this situation more painful is the expectation* attached to Abuja. This is not Lagos, where flooding, as unfortunate as it is, has become an almost accepted part of life in a megacity bursting at its seams. Abuja was *planned. It was designed from scratch. There is simply no good excuse for the kind of flooding that keeps happening there.
Residents have continued to ask hard questions:
– Where is the money allocated for drainage infrastructure going?
– Why are new construction projects seemingly making flooding worse?
– When will accountability actually mean something in the FCT?
The Bigger Picture
Wike has been one of the most controversial and loudest ministers in President Tinubu’s cabinet. He has not been shy about flexing his authority in the FCT — demolishing structures, making bold announcements, and generally ensuring his name stays in the news.
But critics argue that all the noise has not translated into the kind of governance that actually improves the daily lives of people living and working in Abuja. What good is a minister who commands attention if the roads flood every time the sky opens up?
Adeyanju’s comments, sharp as they are, reflect a frustration that goes beyond politics. It is the frustration of Nigerians who are simply tired of paying taxes, enduring hardship, and watching their environment crumble while those in power trade blame and collect salaries.
The City We Deserve
Abuja can and should be better. Nigeria’s capital should be a city every Nigerian is proud of — clean, functional, and resilient enough to handle a rainy season without turning into a disaster zone.
Until our leaders treat governance as a serious responsibility rather than an opportunity for personal glory, scenes of submerged vehicles and flooded streets will continue to define our rainy seasons.
And Nigerians — frustrated, resilient, and increasingly fed up — will keep talking.
What do you think? Is Wike responsible for Abuja’s flooding crisis, or is this a systemic problem that goes beyond any one minister? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
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