Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will only support political candidates who align with the vision of President Bola Tinubu.

Wike’s Core Stance​Wike’s remarks were particularly targeted at the upcoming FCT Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026. His key points included:​Duty Over Party: Wike stated he has a “duty” to support any candidate, regardless of their political party, as long as they support President Tinubu.

Active Opposition: Conversely, he vowed to ensure that any candidate who does not support the President fails at the polls.

​No Apologies: Doubling down on his controversial position as a PDP member serving in an APC cabinet, he stated, “I owe no apology for my stand.”

Wike’s position effectively signals the end of his traditional role within the PDP’s opposition structure. By tying his support exclusively to Tinubu-aligned candidates, he is:​Consolidating Power in the FCT: Using the local council elections to build a grassroots base loyal to the current administration.​Challenging the PDP: Continuing his defiance against his own party’s leadership, which has previously criticized his ties to the APC.​Setting the Stage for 2027: Observers view this as a preemptive move to ensure that the political machinery in both Abuja and Rivers State is firmly behind Tinubu’s potential re-election bid.

​”We have the FCT Area Council election coming up… and it is my duty to ensure that any candidate who is not supporting Tinubu does not win.” — Nyesom Wike