The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will resign from his cabinet position if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu loses the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election.

Wike made the declaration while addressing the leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja.

He said his continued tenure as FCT Minister was tied to his ability to deliver political results for the President in his two political bases.

“If I cannot deliver where I work, then I’m not worthy to be here,” Wike said.

He added: “If I lose FCT, I’m not supposed to be FCT Minister. By January 17, 2027, I will announce my resignation as FCT Minister should the President lose in Rivers State and the FCT.”

Wike said his political camp was building a multi-party coalition across the FCT to secure victory for Tinubu while supporting candidates for various legislative positions.

“Let us be clear on direction: for the Presidency, it is Bola Ahmed Tinubu!” he said, while endorsing Philip Aduda for the Senate and other candidates for the House of Representatives.

“In the FCT, we are running a unified coalition across parties to deliver results.”

Wike has previously said his focus for 2027 is to deliver both Rivers State and the FCT to Tinubu.

His latest declaration comes amid ongoing efforts by the FCT Administration to resolve the long-standing relocation and land-allocation issues involving traders and mechanics operating around the Apo Mechanic Village corridor.