Wike: Tinubu's Track Record Will Win FCT for APC in 2027

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the visible achievements of President Bola Tinubu's administration will be enough to secure the FCT for the ruling party in the 2027 general elections.

Wike made the remarks after inspecting ongoing work on the Apo-Karshi and Bwari-Kubwa road projects, stressing that good governance remains the most reliable measure of political success.

He said the administration's record on infrastructure delivery—particularly in long-neglected satellite towns—leaves the opposition with little to offer voters beyond unsubstantiated claims, arguing that the tangible results on ground build a strong case not only for Tinubu's re-election but also for candidates such as Sen. Philip Aduda (FCT) and House of Representatives candidate John Gabaya (Bwari Federal Constituency).

"If governance is a barometer to measure whether a government has succeeded or not, then we have nothing to fear. Now, the Tinubu administration has come and it's not only listening to you, it's not only caring for you, it's solving your problems. Why will they want to change their mind?" he said.

Dismissing the opposition's campaign messaging, the minister added: "This is the campaign. The people who will come, what will they come with? They will tell them a story. But we have not come with stories, we have come with facts, verifiable facts. I can beat my chest, I can close my eyes and go home and sleep with my two eyes closed, that Tinubu will emerge. I have no fear at all."

Wike noted that Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda has shifted development priorities beyond the city centre to directly benefit satellite communities. "The Renewed Hope administration has redefined infrastructure delivery as far as FCT is concerned, not just within the city, but also within the satellite towns. We thank God Almighty that has given us a President who has come to listen and to change the narrative that development must not only be concentrated within the city centres, but also spread in the satellite towns," he said.

On the specific projects, Wike said the long-delayed Apo-Karshi road was on course for completion in November, while the dualisation of the Bwari-Kubwa road—where residents turned out in large numbers to welcome his delegation—was expected to be delivered in December.

"Work on site is set to intensify by the first week of October as seasonal heavy rains abate," he said.