“If I Lose FCT, I’m Not Worthy To Be Minister” — Wike Vows To Resign Jan 17 If Tinubu Loses FCT And Rivers In 2027

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will resign as a cabinet minister if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election.

Wike made the vow during an engagement with leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja on Tuesday.

In 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 is tied to his ability to deliver political results for the President in his primary areas of influence.

“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said.

The former Rivers State governor set a specific timeline for his exit, saying should the ruling APC lose in the FCT and Rivers at the presidential poll scheduled for January 16, 2027, he will formally tender his resignation the next day.

“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.

Outlining his political strategy for the territory, Wike revealed that his administration is building a multi-party coalition to secure victory across various elective offices in the FCT.

“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 stated.

The declaration comes amid intense politicking ahead of the 2027 general elections.