The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will resign from his position if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election in both the FCT and Rivers State.

Wike made the declaration during an engagement with the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike said his continued tenure as a cabinet minister was tied to his ability to deliver political results for the President in his areas of influence.

He said if Tinubu failed to win the FCT and Rivers State in the presidential election scheduled for January 16, 2027, he would formally resign as FCT minister the following day.

“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said.

He added, “If I lose FCT, I’m not supposed to be FCT Minister. By January 17, 2027, I will announce my resignation as FCT Minister should the President lose in Rivers State and the FCT.”

Wike also disclosed that the administration was building a multi-party coalition to secure victory for its candidates across various elective positions in the FCT.

He endorsed candidates for legislative positions and reiterated his support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.

“Let us be clear on direction: for the Presidency, it is Bola Ahmed Tinubu! For the Senate, Philip Aduda is a man of the people, unlike those who only appear on television. The two House of Representatives candidates we are supporting are also here. They are former Area Council chairmen.

“In the FCT, we are running a unified coalition across parties to deliver results.

“If I cannot deliver FCT as Minister, then I am not qualified to hold this office. We have a firm agreement, and today is the final affirmation,” Wike said.