Wike Didn’t Take Any Loans without Our Approval

Wike committed no infraction in FCT borrowings — Reps deputy spoksperson

By Gift ChapiOdekina Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has dismissed allegations that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, obtained loans for the financing of projects in Abuja without the approval of the National Assembly. Agbese, a member of the Labour Party representing a constituency in Benue State, said Wike had not violated any law in the financing of FCT projects, describing t…

Wike didn’t take any loans without our approval

The House of Representatives says Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, did not take loans without obtaining the approval of the National Assembly. The House made this clarification through its Deputy Spokesperson, Philip Agbese, on Thursday. According to Agbese, there was no evidence to substantiate the claim. This came amid allegations by Senator Ireti […] Wike didn’t take any loans without our approval

Wike has committed no infraction in borrowings, says Rep

A House of Reps spokesman has dismissed allegations of illegal Wike borrowings, stating the FCT Minister followed due process for all project financing. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-has-committed-no-infraction-in-borrowings-says-rep/

Rep tackles FCT Senator Kingibe over alleged Wike's borrowings

According to Agbese, the processes governing public borrowings involve the appropriate constitutional and administrative authorities, adding that the Wike cannot unilaterally create a sovereign borrowing obligation outside those established processes.

Wike didn’t borrow behind national assembly’s back – reps

By Annette Ikponmwonba | September 10, 2026 Keypoints • Reps Deputy Spokesman Philip Agbese dismisses claims that Wike borrowed money without National Assembly approval. • Agbese says there is no evidence the FCT Minister breached any law in financing projects. • He maintains that public borrowing is subject to constitutional, statutory and administrative procedures. • […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

Philip Agbese Defends Wike Over FCT Borrowing Claims

FCT borrowing approval has come under scrutiny after Deputy Spokesperson ofPhilip Agbese, rejected claims that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,Nyesom Wike, secured loans without National Assembly approval. Agbese was responding to allegations by Senator Ireti Kingibe that the FCT Administration had borrowed funds without obtaining the required legislative approval. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, Agbese described the alle…