2027: We Will Win Because Tinubu Has Delivered, Wike Says

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win re-election in 2027, arguing that the administration’s performance and engagement with Nigerians will earn it another mandate.

Wike said the government had strengthened its relationship with traditional rulers and other stakeholders, creating opportunities for citizens to communicate their needs directly to those in authority.

Speaking on Tuesday, the minister cited engagements with traditional rulers in the FCT, saying their requests had helped identify pressing community needs, including the demand for additional police stations.

He argued that the administration’s willingness to listen to communities, alongside its development projects, would translate into electoral support.

“This is why I’m talking about we are going to win,” Wike said, adding that people who had benefited from the government’s interventions were likely to support it at the polls.

The minister also disclosed that the FCT Administration planned to commission at least 10 projects before the end of December, presenting the planned inaugurations as evidence of its commitment to development.

Wike further defended the Tinubu administration’s record in the FCT, particularly its engagement with indigenous residents through appointments and other opportunities.

He challenged critics to identify a previous administration that had done more for FCT indigenes in terms of appointments and inclusion, arguing that the current government had laid a foundation for further progress.

His comments come as political parties and their allies intensify preparations ahead of the 2027 general election.

Wike’s confidence in an APC victory rests on his assessment that the administration’s projects, stakeholder engagement and perceived benefits to citizens will translate into votes. The election outcome, however, will ultimately depend on voters’ choices.