Speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin on Saturday, Wike clarified that he does not want his performance to be directly compared with El-Rufai’s.

reports that he acknowledged El-Rufai’s significant contributions but emphasised his unique approach to governance.

While El-Rufai has been widely recognised for his impactful tenure as FCT Minister, with many considering him one of the best to have served in that position, Wike stressed that every minister has their own approach and priorities.

He said, “I’m not working to be compared with anybody (El-Rufai). For me, when Tinubu informed me that there is work to be done and I saw that he was sincere and he gave me the support needed, then I realized that he wants me to change Abuja.

“People are the ones judging because they are the ones that see, I have never stayed in Abuja before.

“When El-Rufai was the Minister, I was the Chairman of council and I didn’t come to Abuja, so it will be difficult for me to talk about comparison.

“All I know is that people said El-Rufai tried, I don’t work to compare.”