I’ll resign if Tinubu loses FCT, Rivers in 2027 – Wike - Punch Newspapers
File photo of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will step down from his cabinet position if President Bola Tinubu fails to secure victory in both the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an engagement with leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja, Wike stated that his continued tenure as a cabinet minister is directly tied to his ability to deliver political results for the President in his primary areas of influence. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media to the minister, Lere Olayinka, Wike said that should the ruling party lose in the FCT and Rivers State at the presidential poll scheduled for January 16, 2027, he will formally tender his resignation the very next day. “If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said, emphasising that his political mandate required concrete electoral success. “If I lose FCT, I’m not supposed to be FCT Minister.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google By January 17, 2027, I will announce my resignation as FCT Minister should the President lose in Rivers State and the FCT,” he added. Nigeria@66: 2027 election will test our democratic maturity – Jonathan 2027: Rivers is nobody’s private estate – ADC gov candidate Find, use new digital postcodes, FG urges Nigerians Outlining his political strategy for the territory, Wike revealed that the administration was building a multi-party coalition to secure victory across various elective offices in the FCT. He explicitly endorsed candidates across legislative tiers while reiterating total support for the President’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,” Wike said. Deborah Musa Deborah Musa is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with five years of experience in journalism, including three years covering the judiciary. She focuses on producing accurate, well-researched reports that provide clarity on legal and justice-related issues. Deborah’s work reflects hands-on newsroom experience and editorial diligence.
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