{"id":9843,"date":"2023-12-07T10:42:16","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T10:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=9843"},"modified":"2023-12-07T10:42:16","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T10:42:16","slug":"pro-wike-protest-gains-momentum-in-abuja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2023\/12\/07\/pro-wike-protest-gains-momentum-in-abuja\/","title":{"rendered":"Pro-Wike Protest Gains Momentum in Abuja"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-dnnnn-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-dnnnn-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col pb-9 text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-19\">\n<div class=\"px-4 py-2 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 text-base mx-auto gap-3 md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem] } group final-completion\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full flex-col lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)] agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"81d8c3d1-4b8d-4b4b-8c53-3473047a5b93\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>A significant protest unfolded at the gates of the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday morning, with demonstrators expressing their support for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The protesters, members of the Nigerian Patriotic Forum, commenced their gathering as early as 8 a.m., emphasizing their endorsement of Wike&#8217;s leadership.<\/p>\n<p>This demonstration follows a similar protest that occurred the previous day, during which another group called for the immediate resignation of Minister Wike. In contrast, the Nigerian Patriotic Forum&#8217;s placards lauded Wike as a detribalized Nigerian, urging the National Assembly to dismiss calls for his resignation.<\/p>\n<p>The fervent gathering highlights the diverse opinions and sentiments surrounding the leadership of Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State, who assumed the role of FCT Minister. As both supporters and critics make their voices heard, the National Assembly becomes a focal point for the expression of these divergent views on Wike&#8217;s tenure. The ongoing protests underscore the dynamic nature of public opinion and the active engagement of citizens in matters concerning governance and leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex justify-start gap-3 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center lg:justify-start mt-0 gap-1 visible\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-1.5 text-xs\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"absolute\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full gap-2 items-center justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-full pt-2 md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full items-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A significant protest unfolded at the gates of the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday morning, with demonstrators expressing their support for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The protesters, members of the Nigerian Patriotic Forum, commenced their gathering as early as 8 a.m., emphasizing their endorsement of Wike&#8217;s leadership. 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