Wike defends N10m promise to councillors, dismisses vote-buying claims
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has defended his promise to reward councillors with N10m each for delivering their wards to President Tinubu in the 2027 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-defends-n10m-promise-to-councillors-dismisses-vote-buying-claims/
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has defended his promise to provide N10 million to councillors who deliver their wards to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Tuesday during an inspection of infrastructure projects in Abuja, Wike stated that the money is a reward for political mobilisation rather than an attempt to buy votes.
According to Daily Post Nigeria, Wike clarified that he did not instruct councillors to use the funds to induce voters, but instead challenged them to work hard to convince residents to support the President. He noted that the offer is part of the Rainbow Coalition's grassroots mobilisation strategy.
Wike compared the arrangement to rewards given to athletes who win international trophies. The N10 million offer was originally announced on Monday during a meeting with councillors, traditional leaders, and political stakeholders in the Kwali Area Council.
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