. “They go to other countries and see how modern societies are run, yet refuse to follow simple laws here,” he said.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike dismissed concerns about backlash from elites over his enforcement of ground rent rules, declaring he takes pleasure in holding powerful figures accountable. Speaking at a media chat in Abuja, Wike criticized Nigeria’s elite for admiring orderly societies abroad but resisting compliance at home. “They go to other countries and see how modern societies are run, yet refuse to follow simple laws here,” he said.
Wike vowed to end the era of impunity, warning that violators would face consequences. “The days when elites trampled on laws without repercussions are over—something will happen,” he asserted. His remarks reaffirm his tough stance on law enforcement, targeting defaulters regardless of status.
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