Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will resign from his position if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to win the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election.
Wike made the declaration while addressing leaders and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja.
The minister said his political responsibility in the FCT includes ensuring that the president records a strong electoral performance in the territory and Rivers State, where Wike previously served as governor.
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He said he would leave office if Tinubu fails to secure victory in both locations at the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027.
According to Wike, he would announce his resignation on January 17, 2027, if the president loses the FCT and Rivers State.
“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 disclosed that efforts were underway to establish a broad political coalition across the FCT ahead of the 2027 elections.
He said the coalition would work across party lines to support candidates seeking various elective positions while backing Tinubu’s bid for another term.
“Let us be clear on direction: for the Presidency, it is Bola Ahmed Tinubu!” Wike said.
Speaking about the National Assembly contests, he endorsed former FCT senator Philip Aduda and two House of Representatives candidates, describing them as former area council chairmen.
“In the FCT, we are running a unified coalition across parties to deliver results,” he added.
Wike further reiterated that his position as FCT Minister should be judged by his ability to produce electoral results in the territory.
“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,” he said.
The declaration comes as the FCT Administration continues efforts to address the relocation and land-allocation issues affecting mechanics and traders operating around the Apo Mechanic Village corridor.
The relocation exercise has involved plans concerning thousands of traders and mechanics in the area, with authorities working toward resolving outstanding issues surrounding their accommodation and land allocation.
