Nyesom Wike vows to resign if Tinubu loses FCT or Rivers State

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has pledged to resign from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet if the president loses the 2027 presidential election in either the FCT or Rivers State.

Speaking to members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja, Wike stated that his continued tenure is contingent upon his ability to deliver electoral victories in these two key regions. He framed the commitment as a matter of accountability, noting, “If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here.”

Wike, who served as the governor of Rivers State from 2015 to 2023, also detailed his efforts to build a “Rainbow Coalition.” This cross-party political alliance aims to secure wins for the presidency and various legislative seats across the FCT ahead of the elections scheduled for January 16, 2027.