2027: Why I can’t be Tinubu’s campaign DG – Wike

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has stated that he cannot be part of President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign council. According to Wike, history has shown that presidential campaign directors-general often lose their states while focusing on national campaigns. He cited examples of prominent figures who served as Directors-General but failed to deliver their home states.

Wike emphasized that campaigning is not just about promises, but about actions that genuinely affect people's lives. He expressed satisfaction with the administration's ability to transform long-standing infrastructure issues into tangible results in the FCT. The Minister also highlighted significant projects in the FCT, including the Apo-Karshi Road and the 14-kilometre Bwari-Kubwa Road, which is expected to be completed by December.

Wike's decision not to join the campaign council is due to his non-membership in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), according to Daily Trust. He urged politicians to focus on grassroot voter mobilisation for Tinubu rather than fighting for positions in campaign councils. Wike believes that victory in presidential elections hinges on a politician's ability to win their states, local governments, and wards.

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