FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared he’ll only support candidates backing President Bola Tinubu in the February 21 area council election, regardless of party affiliation.
Wike made this stance clear at former Senator Sandy Onor’s 60th birthday celebration in Abuja, emphasizing his duty to support Tinubu-aligned candidates.
According to the minister, political party lines would not determine his support in the council polls, stressing that his backing would go to candidates aligned with the president.
“We have the FCT area council election coming up on February 21, and I have a duty to support any candidate that supports President Tinubu to win,” Wike said.
“It is also my duty to ensure that any candidate who is not supporting Tinubu does not win in the election, and I owe no apology for my stance.”
As the election approaches, several candidates have called for a free and fair contest with equal opportunities for all participants.
In January, Moses Paul, candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), urged Wike to support his bid.
Paul said he shares the minister’s approach to performance-based governance, describing himself as “Mr Project”, a nickname often linked to Wike during his time as Rivers governor.
Meanwhile, Wike’s statement has sparked concerns about the fairness of the election, with several candidates calling for equal opportunities.
The election is shaping up to be a high-stakes contest, with Wike’s declaration potentially influencing the outcome.
