The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed suggestions that his political target ahead of the 2027 presidential election is merely to help President Bola Tinubu secure 25 per cent of the votes in Abuja.
Wike expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would perform strongly in the FCT, insisting that his focus was on securing a convincing victory rather than meeting the minimum electoral threshold.
Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the minister argued that his administration’s infrastructure projects, security initiatives and engagement with indigenous communities would help boost support for Tinubu.
“My fight is against other parties getting up to 25% of the votes in the FCT. APC has already won in the FCT,” Wike said.
He also questioned why anyone would expect him, as the FCT minister, to settle for just 25 per cent support for the president in the territory.
Wike attributed his confidence to what he described as the impact of his administration’s projects and engagement with community leaders.
He disclosed that former senators, ex-members of the National Assembly and former area council chairmen had come together to support his administration despite their different political affiliations.
The minister also highlighted security measures across the FCT’s six area councils, stating that his administration had constructed at least two police stations in each council.
He further announced plans to commission at least 10 projects before the end of December, including road projects linking Karshi, Kubwa and other communities.
Wike maintained that the administration’s development efforts would help strengthen the APC’s electoral prospects ahead of the 2027 general election.
However, the outcome of the presidential election will ultimately depend on voters and the results declared through the electoral process.
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