Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has warned that government will not fold its hands and watch people cause mayhem.
Wike said this ahead of the nationwide protest slated to happen on August 1, 2024.
He gave the warning while inspecting the ongoing construction of the 25-kilometre Yebu Kwaita Road and the 11-kilometre Yangoji-Sukuku Ebo Road, both in the Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Addressing newsmen during the inspection visit, Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the road projects and assured that they would be completed by December this year.
Wike also stated that his frequent visits to project sites in the FCT were to showcase to Nigerians that the FCT is working, adding that there was no need for protests in the FCT.
He avowed that government acknowledges the challenges in the country and commended FCT residents for opting out of the planned protests and embracing the option of dialogue.
He said: “If the FCT is working,…