The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will resign from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet if the President loses the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election.
Wike made the declaration during an engagement with leaders and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike said his continued stay in office would depend on his ability to deliver electoral results for the President in the FCT and Rivers State.
He said he would tender his resignation immediately after the election if Tinubu fails to win both territories.
“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said.
“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 added.
Wike also disclosed that a multi-party coalition was being built in the FCT as part of efforts to secure victory for the President and other candidates supported by the coalition.
While outlining the political direction of the coalition, he endorsed candidates for various legislative positions and reiterated his support for Tinubu’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.
