WIKE FIRES SHOTS: “Where Is Air Nigeria?” — Exposes Sirika, Amaechi in Coalition of ‘Rescuers’ Abuja, Nigeria – July 3, 2025 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sparked a fresh political storm, taking a swipe at former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika and ex-Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi over their roles in Nigeria’s past and present. Speaking at a public event in Abuja, Wike questioned the credibility of the so-called political “rescuers” forming a new coalition to “save Nigeria.” His sharp words were directed at Sirika, recently spotted among the coalition members, and Amaechi, whose tenure was marked by high-profile infrastructure projects and foreign loans. “I saw Hadi Sirika in that coalition. They say Nigerians are angry and want to rescue Nigeria,” Wike said pointedly. “So I’m asking a simple question — what happened to Air Nigeria?” Wike’s question reignites public skepticism about the controversial Nigeria Air project, which was launched under Sirika’s watch and later riddled with allegations of fraud, mismanagement, and phantom aircraft displays. The national carrier, heavily hyped before the 2023 elections, has since vanished from national discourse with no operational flights to date. Turning his fire on Amaechi, Wike added, “When Amaechi was Minister, we took a heavy loan. Things were well with Nigeria then. What did he do with all the billions?” Political observers say Wike’s remarks are a calculated dig at the credibility of the coalition movement, which is reportedly courting disaffected politicians and ex-officeholders. His comments appear to question whether those responsible for past failures can now position themselves as the future saviours of the nation. Wike’s outburst comes amid mounting frustration over economic hardship, rising debt, and failed infrastructure promises. The FCT Minister, known for his blunt and combative style, has consistently warned against recycling political figures with questionable legacies. With campaigns gradually heating up and alignments shifting, Wike’s jab may be the opening of a fierce new round of political reckoning. “We must ask real questions,” Wike insisted. “If you couldn’t deliver then, you can’t rescue now.”