Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that President Bola Tinubu should remove him from office if he fails to secure electoral victories for the ruling party in both the FCT and Rivers State during the 2027 general elections.
Wike made this strong declaration on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, while speaking about his political activities and the heavy expectations tied to his current role. He insisted that his true performance should be judged strictly by his ability to deliver solid electoral support for the President in the nation’s capital and his home state.
“If I cannot deliver the capital territory, then I am not worthy to be here,” Wike stated. “It would mean that whatever I have been doing here, the people do not think I am doing anything, and I do not qualify to be in the position.”
The minister extended this same strict standard of accountability to Rivers State, where he served as governor for eight years before joining President Tinubu’s administration. He argued that failing to win his home state would render his entire political standing and current influence completely meaningless.
“I am a practical person. If I lose the FCT, I am not supposed to be the FCT Minister. If I cannot win my state, so what am I shouting about? So I am not qualified to be FCT Minister also,” he explained.
Wike then directly challenged the President to hold him to this public promise, making it clear that he expects real consequences if he falls short of his stated goals.
“Tell the President I have said so, ‘If I do not deliver, remove me from the position,’” the minister said.
This bold stance comes amid growing speculation about Wike’s future political ambitions and his complex relationship with the President. Despite recent public friction with some All Progressives Congress (APC) governors over his combative political style, Wike remains a central and powerful figure in the administration’s strategy to consolidate power ahead of the 2027 polls.
By tying his job security directly to electoral outcomes, Wike is attempting to shift the public focus away from daily governance complaints and toward his proven ability to mobilize voters in tough terrains. He has consistently maintained that his primary mandate from the President is to ensure the FCT and Rivers State remain firmly in the ruling party’s column, regardless of the political noise.
Political analysts note that the FCT and Rivers State are critical battlegrounds for any party hoping to secure a national victory. The FCT represents a significant block of registered voters, while Rivers State is a traditional stronghold that can sway the entire South-South region. Wike’s confidence stems from his deep-rooted political network in Rivers and his control over federal projects in Abuja, which he frequently uses to rally support.
As the 2027 elections draw closer, this public ultimatum serves as both a strong promise of loyalty and a high-stakes bet on his own political machinery. Whether this pledge will shield him from criticism or set him up for a dramatic exit remains to be seen, but it clearly defines the strict terms of his survival in the current administration.
Promise Idoko is Junior Reporter working with moderncrux He covers global politics and international affairs. Based in Nigeria,
