Abuja, Nigeria – According to Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, “your wife na trader, not industrialist,” he declared in a viral clip, prompting strong emotional reactions across Nigerian politics and trending news Nigeria.
Key Takeaways
Wike dismisses Amaechi’s claim that his wife is an industrialist.
He accuses her of receiving N48bn annually from NDDC.
The clip is going viral on X (Twitter), Facebook and YouTube short clips.
Sparks heated exchanges in trending news Nigeria and breaking news updates.
The Full Gist
According to him, Wike tore into former Transport Minister Amaechi in a Channels TV “Politics Today” interview. In a video filmed by Channels TV, he sharply said “Amaechi said that his wife is an industrialist. She is not. She has been a trader.” In reaction to that claim, he emphasised, “if I’m selling rice, I’m not producing it.”
Following the incident, Wike pressed President Tinubu to publish the forensic audit of the NDDC, claiming Amaechi’s wife collected N48 billion in a year. He even threatened to resign if evidence doesn’t support his claims.
Speaking at the exchange, the tension was high — Wike’s voice heavy, his posture firm, the tone unmistakably combative. He suggested Amaechi insulted Nigerians’ sensibilities, questioning his love for his wife by dragging her into politics. He said, “with due respect…if you love your wife, would you do that?”As reported by local onlookers, emotions ran strong. “E shock me,” said one trader in Wuse Market, noting how the personal attack echoed through family conversations. Stories of ordinary Nigerians who’ve felt the emotional sting of leaders airing private affairs began trending.
👀 Social Media Buzz
@BoldChidera commented: “Naija politics self dey pain me oh!”
@OmoNaija commented: “This one blow wella o.”
@LagosBella commented: “Wike no dey joke at all!”
@NaijaVoice commented: “All these personal yawa tey tey.”
@AbujaGuy commented: “If na true audit, Wike go carry last o.”
@MarketMama commented: “Trader wife dey market like my sister.”
@YouthVoiceNG commented: “Trending news Nigeria no dey reason am.”
@MamaOge commented: “This one go deep for homes.”
Following the report, insiders say this clash could escalate intra-party tensions ahead of the 2027 elections. In a sound bite, Wike also demanded release of the NDDC audit, saying Malami “killed the document.” The public awaits Tinubu’s next move.
As at the time of filing this report, neither Amaechi nor his wife have responded. This episode adds fresh fuel to Nigeria viral stories and today news in Nigeria — and the nation will be watching whether transparency or tension wins.
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Original Story by Daily Trust & Legit.ng
