Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has tied his continued stay in office to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s performance in the 2027 presidential election, declaring that he will resign if the President loses both the FCT and Rivers State.
Wike made the declaration on Wednesday while addressing leaders and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja, where he reaffirmed his support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
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The former Rivers State governor said he would not remain in office if he failed to deliver the FCT, where he currently serves as minister.
“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said.
He went further by setting a specific date for his proposed resignation.
“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 said.
The presidential election is scheduled for January 16, 2027, meaning Wike’s proposed resignation would come a day after the poll if Tinubu loses both territories.
Wike also disclosed plans for a multi-party political coalition in the FCT aimed at delivering electoral support for Tinubu and other candidates backed by his political camp.
“Let us be clear on direction: for the Presidency, it is Bola Ahmed Tinubu!” he declared, while also endorsing former FCT senator Philip Aduda for the Senate.
According to Wike, the political arrangement in the FCT would cut across party lines as part of efforts to secure electoral victories.
“In the FCT, we are running a unified coalition across parties to deliver results,” he said.
The minister’s declaration adds a fresh dimension to his increasingly active role in the 2027 political contest, particularly his efforts to mobilise support for Tinubu in the FCT and Rivers State.
