Wike to lead Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign in FCT, Rivers

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says he will lead the campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in Abuja and Rivers State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Wike disclosed this on Friday while inspecting the ongoing construction of the second phase of the Kuje-Gwagwalada road dualisation project in Chikuku, Abuja.

He said he would soon inaugurate campaign teams in the FCT and Rivers State, adding that supporters of Tinubu from different political platforms were already preparing for the election.

“The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is putting itself together for an aggressive campaign,” Wike said. “For us who are supporting Mr President from different political platforms, we have put our machinery ready to fully kickstart.”

The minister said the government’s infrastructure projects in the FCT would help build public support for Tinubu’s administration.

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According to him, residents would judge the administration by the roads and other projects being delivered, rather than claims of electoral malpractice.

“People are happy, and I don’t know who will contest against Mr President as far as this election is concerned,” Wike said.

He also expressed confidence that Tinubu would receive support in the FCT, including for Senator Philip Aduda and candidates seeking election to the two House of Representatives seats in the territory.

Wike said the projects being delivered in the FCT would make allegations of election rigging difficult to sustain.

“The ‘rigging’ is the projects we are delivering, making the people happy,” he said.

On the Kuje-Gwagwalada road project, Wike commended the contractor and engineers for the progress made so far. He said funding would be provided to ensure the project is completed by December.

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The minister said the high population around the project area showed the importance of completing the road and providing better infrastructure for residents.

He added that delivering functional infrastructure was central to good governance because it improves the lives of residents and increases public satisfaction.

Wike also thanked Tinubu for supporting capital projects in the FCT.