The Wike Equation
Power, Policy, and the Future of Nigeria's Capital
A masterclass in disruptive governance, fiscal reform, and political spectacle.
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Book Synopsis
The Wike Equation: Power, Policy, and the Future of Nigeria's Capital is a bold and timely chronicle of Minister Nyesom Wike's unprecedented leadership of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the Tinubu administration. Blending political insight with rigorous analysis, the book explores how a figure known for political defiance has transformed Abuja's governance structure—reimagining it as a platform for fiscal reform, urban renewal, and strategic power positioning. This is not just a book about a man; it is a book about a method—a model of disruptive governance in complex times.
Chapter Excerpts
The Wike‑Tinubu Equation: A Political Trade‑off
Explore the political calculation that brought Wike into Tinubu's cabinet and the balance of power that followed.
The Renewed Hope Agenda: Tinubu's Economic Gamble
How the administration's fiscal choices align or clash with the FCT's realities.
The FCT Before Wike: A Stagnant Capital?
The paralysis and decay that set the stage for disruption.
Demolitions and Development: The Politics of Bulldozers
Rule‑of‑law symbol or public fear? Read the impacts and optics.
The Showman in the City: Wike's Governance Style
Presence, performance, and political communication in everyday administration.
Revenue or Ruin? New Tax Regimes and Land Charges
Revenue gains vs. citizen pain; what the numbers and design say.