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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has said unseating President Bola Tinubu in Abuja during the 2027 general election would be “extremely difficult” for any contender.
Wike made the remark on Tuesdayx, in Abuja after touring ongoing projects in satellite communities, noting that the Tinubu administration’s extensive infrastructure drive has significantly improved living conditions, which he believes will translate into electoral support.
“It will be very hard for anyone to defeat the president in the FCT,” he said.
In the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, secured victory in the FCT, defeating Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Obi polled 281,717 votes, while Tinubu received 90,902, with Abubakar finishing third at 74,199 votes.
Wike, however, pointed out that the current administration has shifted focus from concentrating development solely in the city centre to extending projects to rural and satellite areas.
“We were directed to avoid excessive focus on the city alone and ensure that development reaches satellite towns. These areas are integral parts of Abuja, and their residents deserve improved living standards. As you can see, the people are pleased, and when the people are satisfied, it reflects positively.
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“With these improvements, economic activities will grow, and the quality of life will get better. Residents can now live in places like Kuje and commute to the city within 25 minutes. That is the kind of progress we are delivering,” he added.
Former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, for standing by him during a period of political isolation following his removal as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Oshiomhole disclosed this, yesterday, in Benin City during the handover of 54 construction equipment to the 18 local government areas of Edo State, where he reflected on events that trailed his exit from office.
According to the senator representing Edo North, many members of his party distanced themselves from him after he was dismissed as APC National Chairman.
“After I was dismissed as APC National Chairman, I became lonely, abandoned by my own party. People were afraid to visit me then because it could be termed anti-party,” Oshiomhole said.
He noted that Wike reached out to him at a time when others stayed away.
“But I got a call from a rare Nigerian who identifies with those who are lonely, and he invited me to Port Harcourt to commission a flyover. Can you imagine? And that was not enough, this minister honoured me with the highest honour of Rivers State,” he stated.
Oshiomhole added that although Wike once told him he had “celebrated” his political misfortunes, the FCT minister renewed his hope during the difficult period.
“So, if I dey do yanga, it’s because I have a minister that can identify with me when I was removed from my job,” he said.
He commended Wike’s leadership and political performance, particularly in the recent FCT local government elections.
“If anybody was in doubt, he did the one that yesterday when his party came second after the APC. To take second after APC, no issue. Particularly where some people did not over 100,” Oshiomhole said.
He further described Wike as “the first person from our geopolitical zone, South South, to go to Abuja as a city minister and minister in a way that has refined and redefined the concept of development.”
Oshiomhole appreciated the relationship between Wike and Edo State leaders, saying, “I want to congratulate you. And I want to thank our governor for sustaining the friendship with the Minister of FCT.”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly condemned the assassination attempt on the life of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Edo State.
The Eastern Updates had reported that Obi and other ADC leaders came under deadly attack during the formal declaration of Olumide Akpata into the ADC in Benin City.
Obi’s motorcade was riddled with bullets following the unprovoked attack.
