Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has made a bold statement regarding the upcoming nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st.

In a candid interview with newsmen on Tuesday, July 23, Wike asserted that the protest is nothing more than a politically motivated stunt.

Wike urged citizens to be honest with themselves, saying, "Let's tell ourselves the simple truth. If we are playing politics, let's say we are playing politics.

If we want to be sincere to ourselves, let's be sincere to ourselves and help our country." He emphasized that the country is facing numerous challenges, acknowledging that "the country is rotten."

However, Wike questioned the rationale behind demanding instant solutions from the new government, stating, "You know that the country is rotten, and a government has just come to see what it can do to at least move it from where we are to a certain level. And you say that miracle must be performed within one year?" He pointed out that some projects have been stalled for over a decade, citing an example of a project awarded 13 years ago with no progress made.

Wike concluded by warning against being swayed by "political protesters and political jobbers who just want to be popular." He urged citizens to look beyond the surface level and recognize the true intentions behind the protest.

In his words, "The protest is a political protest. So, let's not listen to political protesters and political jobbers who just want to be popular."