Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he will resign from office if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu loses the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election.
Wike made the statement while speaking to leaders and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja.
The minister said his position in President Tinubu’s cabinet depends on his ability to deliver political results in areas where he has strong political influence.
Wike said if Tinubu loses the FCT and Rivers State in the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, he will resign as FCT Minister the following day.
‘If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,’ Wike said.
He added, ‘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.’
Wike also said the administration was working with politicians from different parties to secure victory for Tinubu and other supported candidates in the FCT.
He expressed support for Tinubu’s re-election bid and endorsed candidates for the National Assembly.
‘Let us be clear on direction: for the Presidency, it is Bola Ahmed Tinubu,’ Wike said.
He also mentioned former senator Philip Aduda and two House of Representatives candidates who are former area council chairmen as part of the candidates being supported by the coalition.
Wike said the coalition would work together across political parties to secure electoral victories in the FCT.
‘In the FCT, we are running a unified coalition across parties to deliver results,’ he said.
The minister’s comments came amid efforts by the FCT Administration to address the relocation and land allocation issues affecting mechanics and traders operating around the Apo Mechanic Village.