2027: Wike Vows to Resign As Minister Should Tinubu Lose FCT, Rivers

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared he will step down from his cabinet role if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to secure victories in both the FCT and Rivers State during the upcoming 2027 presidential election.

Speaking at a meeting with leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja, Wike tied his continued tenure directly to delivering political results for the president in his primary strongholds.

In a official statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the minister announced that should the ruling party lose both territories in the presidential poll scheduled for January 16, 2027, he will formally tender his resignation the following day.

“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said, emphasizing that his political mandate requires concrete electoral success.

“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.”

Outlining his political strategy for the territory, Wike revealed that the administration is 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.