Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has stated that he intends to replicate the electoral performance achieved in Rivers State within the FCT during the upcoming 2027 general elections.
The minister made the disclosure on Tuesday while addressing a meeting of the Rainbow Coalition and other stakeholders in the Abaji Area Council. During the gathering, Wike expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu, urging voters in the capital city to cast their ballots for the incumbent president.
Wike emphasized the competitive nature of the political landscape, asserting that the FCT would be the primary rival to Rivers State in the next electoral cycle. He challenged residents of the capital to outperform their counterparts in Rivers, questioning the level of engagement and service they had received from current representatives.
“Nobody is competing with Rivers. I don’t know what you all think. The only people who will be competing against Rivers are the FCT. Whatever I will do there, I will do it here. So make sure you beat Rivers,” Wike said.
The minister further criticized the voting patterns observed in the 2023 elections, warning residents against repeating what he described as a mistake. He argued that many voters had supported candidates who ceased to engage with their communities after securing office.
Addressing the disconnect between elected officials and constituents, Wike posed a series of rhetorical questions to the audience. He asked if the current representative had visited the area, discussed local issues, or implemented measures to benefit the FCT, implying that voters had chosen a candidate who had not adequately addressed their needs.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
