Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he will resign from office if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election in both the FCT and Rivers State.
Wike made the declaration while addressing members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja, where he also spoke about his political plans ahead of the 2027 election.
The minister said his continued stay in the Federal Executive Council would depend on his ability to deliver the FCT and Rivers State for President Tinubu.
“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said.
He said that if Tinubu loses the FCT, he would no longer be qualified to remain FCT Minister.
“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 stressed.
Wike also disclosed that a multi-party coalition was being built in the FCT to secure victory for candidates across various elective positions.
He said the coalition would support President Tinubu for the presidency while backing candidates for legislative positions.
“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,” Wike said.
He added that two House of Representatives candidates, whom he described as former Area Council chairmen, were also being supported by the coalition.
“In the FCT, we are running a unified coalition across parties to deliver results,” he said.
