Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has rejected the expulsion of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike. Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has also distanced himself from the decision. These reactions highlight divisions within political circles following the expulsion.
The expulsion of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and referred to as Barrister Nyesom Wike, has drawn opposition from at least two state governors in Nigeria.
On November 15, 2025, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State publicly kicked against the decision to expel Wike. The announcement came via a statement covered by Daily Trust, emphasizing Fintiri's rejection of the move.
Later that day, at 22:45:51+01:00, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State followed suit, distancing himself from Wike's expulsion. This was reported as another instance of gubernatorial opposition to the action against the FCT Minister.
Both governors' positions suggest internal disagreements over the expulsion, though specific reasons or further details from their statements were not provided in the reports. The events unfolded on the same day, with Fintiri's rejection noted first at 20:43:50+01:00.
Wike's role as FCT Minister places him at the center of federal politics, and these rejections underscore potential fractures in party or political alignments. No additional context on the expulsion's origins or broader implications was detailed in the available reports.