Wike Says Unseating Tinubu in FCT Extremely Difficult Ahead of 2027 Poll

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said it would be “extremely difficult” for any contender to unseat President Bola Tinubu in Abuja during the 2027 general election.

Wike made the remark on Tuesday in Abuja after touring ongoing projects in satellite communities, attributing his position to the administration’s infrastructure drive, which he said has improved living conditions across the territory.

“It will be very hard for anyone to defeat the president in the FCT,” he said.

In the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) won the FCT, defeating Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Obi polled 281,717 votes, while Tinubu secured 90,902 votes and Abubakar garnered 74,199 votes.

Wike, however, noted that the current administration has shifted its focus from concentrating development in the city centre to extending projects to rural and satellite areas.

“We were directed to avoid excessive focus on the city alone and ensure that development reaches satellite towns. These areas are integral parts of Abuja, and their residents deserve improved living standards,” he said.

He added that ongoing improvements would boost economic activities and enhance the quality of life for residents.

“With these improvements, economic activities will grow, and the quality of life will get better.

Residents can now live in places like Kuje and commute to the city within 25 minutes. That is the kind of progress we are delivering,” Wike stated.