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2027: If Tinubu loses FCT, Rivers, I will resign as minister —Wike

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resign from his position if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the 2027 presidential election in the FCT and Rivers Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-if-tinubu-loses-fct-rivers-i-will-resign-as-minister-wike/

2027: If Tinubu loses FCT, Rivers, I will resign as minister —Wike

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has announced his intention to resign as a cabinet minister if President Bola Tinubu fails to win both the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the statement during a meeting with members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja. He emphasized that his political mandate requires delivering electoral success, and he will formally resign from his post the day after the election if the outcome is not in his favor.

Wike outlined his political strategy for securing victory in the FCT, including building a multi-party coalition to run candidates across various elective offices.

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