The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, declared that he will resign as Minister if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu fails to secure victory in both the FCT and Rivers State in the forthcoming 2027 presidential election.

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

According to the Minister, his continued tenure as a cabinet Minister is directly tied to his ability to deliver political results for the President in his primary areas of influence.

The former River governor said that should the APC lose in the FCT and Rivers State at the presidential poll scheduled for January 16, 2027, he will formally tender his resignation the very next day.

Outlining his political strategy for the territory, Wike revealed that the administration is building a multi-party coalition to secure victory across various elective offices in the FCT.

He explicitly endorsed candidates across legislative tiers while reiterating total support for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.

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“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said, emphasising that his political mandate requires concrete electoral success.

“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,” he stressed.

“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.”