N10m for FCT councillors not vote-buying – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his promise to reward any councillor who delivered his ward to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections with N10 million naira, insisting the offer is an incentive for hard work, not vote-buying. Wike spoke […]
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has promised to reward each of the 62 elected councillors across the six area councils with N10 million if they deliver their wards to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 general election. According to Daily Trust, the announcement was made during an interactive session with stakeholders of the APC and the PDP under the Rainbow Coalition in Kwali Area Council.
Wike urged the councillors to view the upcoming election as a significant responsibility, noting that the proposed reward is intended to serve as an incentive and encourage competition. Premium Times reports that Wike advised the councillors to consult with leaders, youth groups, and associations to ensure their wards are delivered to the President.
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- Deliver your ward for APC, get N10m, Wike tells councillors dailytrust.com
- 2027: Wike promises N10m reward for FCT councillors who deliver wards for Tinubu premiumtimesng.com
