FCT: Reactions as flooding hits Abuja

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, are calling out the Minister, Nyesom Wike, after flooding submerged parts of the city. 

In a viral video shared on X, parts of Wuse 2, including Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, the bridge near City Park, a plaza and several vehicles were seen submerged in floodwater.

DAILY POST reports that several areas, including Wuse Zone 1, Katampe, Darrumi, Gwarinpa, Gaduwa and Gudu were also affected by the flooding.

The downpour left motorists and residents stranded until the floodwater receded.

The incident sparked reactions on X, with some users blaming Wike for allegedly abandoning the Abuja Master Plan.

An X user, known as Chude, wrote:

“Abuja is sinking. The planned capital of Nigeria, one of three purpose-built capitals in West Africa and the newest there, was never meant to flood. Standards were high, and every detail was considered in the master plan.

“But today, Katampe, Wuse, Garki, Lugbe, Galadimawa and others are flooding. What is going on? What happened to Abuja?

“Major drainages are blocked, sewage spills out daily, canals have been narrowed for estates, and green areas have been sold to estate companies by this government.

“This is the story of the capital that was never meant to flood.”

Similarly, another X user, Everest, said: “Abuja had a master plan until Obio-Akpor Hitler and his boys entered the city. Now, there is flooding everywhere.”

Mohammed Jummal wrote on X: “The flooding in Abuja should be a serious concern for all of us. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen it this bad, especially with flooding now occurring in areas where we’ve never experienced it before. This is worrying and deserves urgent attention.”

On his part, Theo Abu Agada, wrote on X: “This is the evil APC has done to our city. We have been complaining about Wike selling our green areas to developers, and some people here say we were hating on him.”