The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will resign from his cabinet position if President Bola Tinubu fails to win both the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election.
Wike made the declaration while addressing leaders and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja. He tied his continued stay in office to his ability to deliver electoral victory for the President in his primary areas of influence.
He said he would tender his resignation the day after the presidential poll, scheduled for January 16, 2027, if the ruling party loses in both locations.
“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said.
“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.
Outlining his strategy for the territory, Wike disclosed that a multi-party coalition is being built to win various elective offices in the FCT. He endorsed candidates at the legislative level and reiterated 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,” he said.
He added: “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 announcement comes amid ongoing efforts by the FCT Administration to resolve the long-standing relocation and land allocation exercise for thousands of traders and mechanics operating within the Apo Mechanic Village corridor.
