Wike vows to resign if Tinubu loses FCT, Rivers in 2027

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will resign from office if President Bola Tinubu loses the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election.

 

Wike made the declaration while addressing the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja.

 

The minister said his continued service in the Federal Executive Council was tied to his ability to deliver electoral support for the President in the areas where he has political influence.

 

“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said.

 

He specifically stated that he would announce his resignation on January 17, 2027, if Tinubu loses both the FCT and Rivers State in the presidential election.

 

“If I lose FCT, I’m not supposed to be FCT Minister. By January 17, 2027, I will announce my resignation as FCT Minister should the President lose in Rivers State and the FCT,” he said.

 

Wike also disclosed plans to build a multi-party coalition in the FCT ahead of the 2027 elections, saying the arrangement would support candidates across different elective positions.

 

He endorsed Tinubu for the presidency and identified former FCT Senator Philip Aduda as the candidate being supported for the Senate.

 

“Let us be clear on direction: for the Presidency, it is Bola Ahmed Tinubu! For the Senate, Philip Aduda is a man of the people,” Wike said.

 

He added that two House of Representatives candidates, whom he identified as former Area Council chairmen, would also receive the coalition’s support.

 

“In the FCT, we are running a unified coalition across parties to deliver results,” he said.

 

The declaration comes amid ongoing efforts by the FCT Administration to address the relocation and land allocation issues affecting traders and mechanics operating around the Apo Mechanic Village corridor.