Concerns are growing over the absence of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 73rd birthday celebration held at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Sunday, March 31, 2025.

Sources close to the presidency confirmed that top political figures, governors, and party stalwarts gathered to honor the president, but Wike, a key figure in Tinubu’s administration, was noticeably missing. His absence has fueled speculation among political observers and Nigerians, especially given his reputation as a close ally of the president.

While no official statement has been released regarding Wike’s whereabouts, political analysts suggest that his absence could be linked to internal political dynamics within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or ongoing issues in the FCT administration. Some Nigerians took to social media to express their concerns, questioning if the minister’s absence signified a political rift or personal reasons.

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Wike, who previously served as Rivers State governor, has been at the center of political discourse, especially after aligning with Tinubu despite being a key member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) before his appointment as FCT Minister.

The presidency is yet to address the speculation, and Wike himself has not commented on the matter, leaving many Nigerians eager for answers.