FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared the Federal Capital Territory secured for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, claiming APC and PDP stakeholders are joining forces to mobilize support across the territory.
Wike stated this during an interactive session with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and stakeholders in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Wednesday.
The meeting was attended by traditional rulers, women and youth groups, who pledged to work together to mobilised support for Tinubu and other candidates of the APC ahead of the general election next year.
He praised Tinubu’s administratilon for infrastructure projects, including the APO-Karshi Road, and defended fuel subsidy removal as a difficult but necessary economic decision.Hevalso urged voters, particularly young people, to support Tinubu and APC candidates.
FCT APC Chairman Ishaku Yamawo and FCT PDP Chairman Mohammed Dogara both expressed support for the cross-party alliance.
Wike said the comprehensive campaign council would be inaugurated next week, with stakeholders pledging to mobilise voters ahead of the 2027 election.
Hailing the attendees, Wike said political differences should not prevent stakeholders from pursuing the collective interests and development of the FCT.
The minister, who coordinates the APC Presidential Campaign Council in the FCT and Rivers State, attributed the territory’s ongoing transformation to Tinubu’s leadership.
He urged residents, particularly youths, to support the Tinubu administration, advised voters to prioritise leadership with demonstrable achievements.
-9News Nigeria.
