A warm and unexpected moment unfolded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja when President Bola Tinubu affectionately referred to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as ‘landlord’. The exchange, which was captured on video, took place on Sunday as President Tinubu arrived from Lagos.
According to sources, Wike was among several government officials who had gathered at the airport to welcome the President back to Abuja. In the footage, Tinubu can be heard greeting the former Rivers State governor with the words, ‘Landlord, you are back?’
This lighthearted comment comes after Wike spent time in Port Harcourt overseeing the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Rivers State. His role in ensuring that his loyalists secured victory in the internal party elections has been widely reported.
The video of the interaction has since gone viral, sparking reactions across social media platforms. Many have noted the camaraderie between the two political figures, with some interpreting the ‘landlord’ remark as a nod to Wike’s influential position within the FCT and the broader political landscape.