Wike Vows To Resign As FCT Minister If Tinubu Loses 2027 Election

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

Wike made the declaration during an engagement with leaders and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja, where he spoke about the political plans ahead of the 2027 general election.

The minister said his ability to deliver electoral support for Tinubu in the two areas would determine whether he remains in the Federal Executive Council.

According to Wike, if Tinubu fails to win the FCT and Rivers State at the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, he will announce his resignation as FCT minister on January 17.

He said he would not consider himself fit to continue as FCT minister if he was unable to secure victory for the president in the territory under his administration.

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

“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.”