The controversy began after a Facebook post by Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, went viral on Friday. In his post, Fayose wrote, “What is Wike’s son doing in a meeting of the directors of the Ministry of Aviation and the FCT?”
Nigerians have taken to social media to question the presence of the son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, at a meeting reportedly attended by directors from the Ministry of Aviation and the FCT Administration.
The controversy began after a Facebook post by Isaac Fayose, brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, went viral on Friday. In his post, Fayose wrote, “What is Wike’s son doing in a meeting of the directors of the Ministry of Aviation and the FCT?”
The post quickly gained traction, prompting reactions from Nigerians on social media platforms, particularly on Facebook.
Many commentators accused Wike of replicating what they described as President Tinubu’s family-style governance, suggesting that the FCT Minister was adopting similar patterns of involving family members in sensitive government affairs.
Some critics likened the move to the role of Seyi Tinubu, the president’s son, who has been seen attending official engagements and reportedly exerts influence in political and business circles.
Facebook users expressed disappointment over what they termed a culture of inherited political influence.
For instance, Dickson Eshiet Reloaded, wrote, “Operation promotes your son and I promote my son in the show. They are learning so fast from their leader, Jagaban.”
Oyeyemi Samuel Oluwatobi said, “He’s doing catch them young. Small time now wike go say the boy no be Nigeria citizen.”
Another Facebook user, Sunday Peter Osunleti said, “He’s learning the job sir Naso Seyi Tinubu started.”
Isaac Richards Anyakwu wrote, “Him they follow Tinubu foot step // as Seyi they attend Council of States meeting.”
Blessyn Kayz Egede said, “He has started introducing his son into the circle and Lere olayinka still dey do errand boy.”
However, many argue that Wike’s son’s presence at such a meeting undermines professionalism and blurs the line between public office and family influence.
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