The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will resign from the Federal Executive Council if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to win the presidential election in both the FCT and Rivers State in 2027.
Wike made the declaration while addressing the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja, where he linked his continued tenure as FCT Minister to his ability to deliver electoral support for the President in the two areas.
The Minister stated that if Tinubu loses either the FCT or Rivers State in the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, he would announce his resignation the following day.
“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said, emphasizing that his political mandate requires concrete electoral success.
“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 stressed.
Wike also disclosed that efforts were underway to build a multi-party coalition in the FCT ahead of the 2027 elections, with the aim of securing victory for candidates backed by the administration across different elective positions.
He openly endorsed candidates for legislative positions while reaffirming his support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
“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, unlike those who only appear on television. The two House of Representatives candidates we are supporting are also here. They are former Area Council chairmen.
“In the FCT, we are running a unified coalition across parties to deliver results.
“If I cannot deliver FCT as Minister, then I am not qualified to hold this office. We have a firm agreement, and today is the final affirmation.”
The declaration comes against the backdrop of ongoing efforts by the FCT Administration to address the long-standing relocation and land allocation issues involving traders and mechanics operating around the Apo Mechanic Village corridor.
