Wike declares readiness to lead aggressive campaign for Tinubu in FCT, Rivers

By Philip Yatai

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said political parties and supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across the spectrum are organising their ranks, and are prepared to initiate an aggressive campaign for his reelection in 2027 general election.

Wike said this while announcing plans to inaugurate and lead the campaign machinery of President Tinubu and Rivers and FCT on Friday.

The Minister spoke after he inspected the ongoing Kuje-Gwagwalada road dualisation project.

Wike confirmed that he he would lead the campaign effort of the President within the nation’s capital and extend the re-election operations to his home state of Rivers.

“The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), I believe, is putting itself together for an aggressive campaign.

“For us who are supporting Mr President from different political platforms, we have put our machinery ready to kick-start.

“Very soon, I will inaugurate the campaign team for Tinubu in the FCT and Rivers, which I will lead.

“All elements of the APC are ready, Mr President is ready, we are ready and you can see the enthusiasm.”

Addressing critics and political opponents, Wike argued that visible development projects would serve as the main driver for electoral support in the FCT, dismissing allegations of electoral malpractice ahead of time.

“People are happy, and I don’t know who will contest against the president as far as this election is concerned.

“This is governance, and this is what people expect. It will translate directly into actual votes,” he said.

Wike expressed confidence that the administration’s infrastructure record would secure victory across board in the FCT, including support for Sen. Philip Aduda and the two House of Representatives seats.

“It is obvious. Nobody will be able to claim rigging in FCT. The ‘rigging’ is the projects we are delivering, making the people happy,” Wike said.

Commending the contractor and site engineers for the progress recorded so far, the minister assured stakeholders that adequate funding would be disbursed to guarantee completion of the project by December.

“This is my first time getting to this side of the road, and I can see how highly populated this area is,” he said.

The minister emphasised that delivering functional infrastructure remains the cornerstone of good governance and public satisfaction.

“You can imagine the enthusiasm and happiness on the faces of the people. That is why we say the essence of governance is to make people happy.

“When the people are happy, those in authority are happy,” he added, expressing gratitude to Tinubu for providing sustained support for capital projects in the territory.

(NAN)