By Abubakar Yunusa
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will quit his cabinet position if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to win both the FCT and Rivers State in the upcoming 2027 presidential election.
Wike, who spoke on Wednesday during an interactive forum in Abuja, stated that his continued service as FCT Minister depends on his ability to deliver political victories for the president in his primary bases of influence.
He vowed to tender his resignation immediately after the presidential poll scheduled for January 16, 2027, should the ruling party fail to secure victory in either territory.
“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. I will announce my resignation as FCT Minister should the President lose in Rivers State and the FCT,” Wike declared.
Outlining his electoral strategy for the FCT, Wike revealed that the administration is spearheading a multi-party coalition to rally support across legislative tiers while mobilizing total backing 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.
“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,” he stated.
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