FCT: Reactions as flooding hits Abuja

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja are expressing outrage over recent flooding that has submerged various parts of the city. Viral videos shared on social media show Wuse 2, including Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, the bridge near City Park, a plaza, and numerous vehicles submerged in floodwater. The downpour has affected several areas, such as Wuse Zone 1, Katampe, Darrumi, Gwarinpa, Gaduwa, and Gudu, leaving motorists and residents stranded until the water receded.

The flooding has sparked reactions on X, with users blaming Minister Nyesom Wike for allegedly abandoning the Abuja Master Plan. Chude, an X user, 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?" Another user, Everest, stated, "Abuja had a master plan until Obio-Akpor Hitler and his boys entered the city. Now, there is flooding everywhere."

Mohammed Jummal expressed concern, saying, "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." Theo Abu Agada added, "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."