FCT Minister Nyesom Wike added a dose of humor to a formal ceremony on Thursday as he promised a pay raise for his official music band following a comical performance that had the crowd in stitches.
The occasion was the commissioning of the newly completed collector road connecting Mabushi and the Judges’ Quarters in Katampe, built by a Chinese firm.
The highlight? The band’s lead singer delivered an animated and humorous song, mimicking Chinese-sounding lyrics in a playful nod to the origin of the contractors. The moment instantly became a crowd favorite, with the audience bursting into laughter.
Wike, clearly amused and impressed, responded with a light-hearted but decisive promise:
“Now that my band can sing in Chinese language, I’ll now increase their fees.”
The band immediately responded with a spirited chant of:
“Agreement is agreement… Wike! Wike! Chi hu chan!”
The scene blended local flair, humor, and appreciation for creativity, adding a touch of cultural spontaneity to the infrastructure event.