Wike: I’ll resign as minister if Tinubu fails to win FCT, Rivers

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has vowed to resign if President Bola Tinubu loses in the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election.

According to Peoples Gazette, Wike made the declaration Wednesday during an engagement with leaders and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja.

“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.”

Wike said his administration was building a multi-party coalition to secure victories across elective positions in the territory.

“Let us be clear on direction: for the Presidency, it is Bola Ahmed Tinubu!” he said.

The minister also backed Philip Aduda for Senate and two former area council chairmen for House of Representatives seats, describing the arrangement as a unified coalition across parties.