Wike also advised Falana to stop jumping to conclusions and to verify his facts before criticising any issue.
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has responded to the criticism of human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), stating that he “must not always comment just because he wants to comment.”
He slammed the activist on Sunday while addressing journalists following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.
Wike was responding to Falana’s remarks, which faulted the Minister for declaring a public holiday ahead of the recently concluded Area Council elections and for imposing a curfew on the nation’s capital.
Reacting to the criticism, the former Rivers State governor urged Falana to verify his facts before commenting on any issue.
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Speaking after the meeting with the President, Wike said: “With all due respect, Femi Falana must not always comment just because he wants to comment.
“Comment on something you know about and have facts on. You can’t just wake up, hear somebody said something, and fail to verify it before you make comments.
“It was Mr President’s approval that movements should be restricted because of a security report suggesting that people were trying to bring in hoodlums.
“It’s not everything you must comment on. And if you must comment, go and find out what actually happened.
