Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has criticised human rights lawyer Femi Falana over his comments on the restriction of movement during the Area Council elections in Abuja.
Mr. Falana had faulted Minister Wike for declaring a public holiday ahead of the polls and imposing a curfew in the nation’s capital.
Speaking to journalists on Sunday after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Wike said Falana should verify his facts before making public statements.
“With all due respect, Femi Falana must not always comment just because he wants to comment,” Wike said.
“Comment on something you know about and have facts on. You can’t just wake up, and you hear somebody said this, and you can’t even verify before you make comments.
According to Wike, President Tinubu approved the movement restriction order regarding the FCT elections.
“It was Mr President’s approval that movements should be restricted because of a security report that people are trying to bring in hoodlums.
“It’s not everything you must comment. And if you must comment, go and find out and know what actually happened.”
