Abuja:The Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has announced a N10 million incentive for each ward won by President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. This initiative, described as a motivational strategy, is aimed at encouraging stakeholders to work towards a substantial victory for the President.
According to Voice of Nigeria, Wike stated that if President Tinubu secures victories in all wards within the area council, a total of N100 million would be distributed among the 10 political wards. He issued this challenge during a consultative meeting involving the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the Rainbow Coalition to rally support for Tinubu’s re-election.
The gathering also focused on mobilizing support for Senator Philip Aduda, who is contesting for the FCT Senate seat, and Mr. Danladi Chiya, who is running for the Abuja South Federal Constituency seat. Wike compared the incentive to performance bonuses offered to national sports teams, emphasizing that political relevance and rewards would be directly linked to polling unit results.
Wike urged ward leaders, councillors, and the Area Council Chairman to demonstrate their political influence, stating that those who fail to win their immediate polling units will lose their standing in the coalition. The minister also encouraged Abaji residents to support Aduda and Chiya in their respective electoral pursuits.
Highlighting past electoral choices, Wike criticized the current FCT senator for neglecting the territory post-election, urging voters to make more informed decisions. Additionally, Wike dismissed opposition figures as ineffective, while the Executive Chairman of the council, Mr. Abubakar Abdullahi, pledged to deliver all 135 polling units to Tinubu and the APC National Assembly candidates.
APC Chairman in FCT, Mr. Ishaku Yamawo, and PDP counterpart, Mr. Mohammed Dogara, both praised Wike for fostering unity and peace across party lines in the region. Representing the youth, Mr. Abdu Lukman announced the upcoming release of a book titled “The Wike Strategy A Guide to Mastering Nigerian Politics.”
Mrs. Asiya Suleiman, speaking for female farmers, traders, and mothers, commended Wike’s efforts in establishing the FCT Mandate Secretariat for Women Affairs, highlighting women’s pivotal role in the forthcoming election.