The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the ongoing infrastructural revolution across the territory is the strongest political campaign for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. According to Wike, delivering impactful projects to residents is the ultimate strategy to secure their trust and votes. He made these remarks during an inspection tour of ongoing road projects in Kuje.
Wike emphasized that governance is about making people happy, and the enthusiasm displayed by residents in communities benefiting from new road networks reflects genuine popular support for the Tinubu administration. He expressed satisfaction with the progress of the projects, noting that the contractor is doing well and taking advantage of the dry season to meet the project timeline.
The Minister highlighted that the joy on the faces of community members proves that the current administration is addressing the real needs of the grassroots. He noted that instead of people complaining about bad roads, they are now celebrating the new infrastructure. Wike stressed that this positive response is a result of good governance, which naturally converts to electoral success.
Addressing questions on how the visible excitement among FCT residents would translate politically in 2027, Wike asserted that good governance would result in massive votes for President Tinubu, lawmakers, and other candidates. He expressed confidence that the FCT is already secured for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and that the party's political machinery in the nation's capital is fully prepared for upcoming campaign activities.
Wike dismissed potential opposition allegations of electoral malpractice, stating that executing projects that touch the lives of the masses is the only genuine form of political strategy. He humorously remarked that the 'rigging' is the projects they are executing, doing the work, and making people happy, which has secured their support.
On the readiness of the APC for upcoming campaign activities, Wike assured that the party's political machinery in the FCT is fully prepared. He revealed plans to lead the presidential campaign structure within the territory before extending efforts to his home state. Wike will personally inaugurate the campaign team for President Tinubu in the FCT.
Wike concluded that the ongoing infrastructure projects in the FCT will guarantee massive votes for President Tinubu and other APC candidates in 2027. The Minister's statement reflects the administration's focus on delivering impactful projects to secure the trust and support of the electorate.
Key points
- The FCT's ongoing infrastructure projects serve as a campaign strategy for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027.
- Minister Wike expresses confidence that good governance will result in massive votes for President Tinubu and other APC candidates.
- The APC's political machinery in the FCT is fully prepared for upcoming campaign activities.
