Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resign from the Federal Executive Council if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu loses the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election.
Wike made the declaration during an engagement with the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja, where he linked his continued tenure as a cabinet minister to his ability to deliver electoral support for the President in his areas of influence.
He said if Tinubu fails to win both the FCT and Rivers State in the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, he would tender his resignation the following day.
“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said.
He further stated that losing the FCT would mean he had failed in his responsibilities as the minister overseeing the territory.
“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 the administration was building a multi-party coalition to secure victory for Tinubu and other supported candidates across the FCT.
He endorsed candidates for various 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 amid ongoing efforts by the FCT Administration to resolve the long-standing relocation and land allocation exercise involving thousands of traders and mechanics operating within the Apo Mechanic Village corridor.
