2027: Our Scorecard Will Win Tinubu Re-election, Not Empty Promises — Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the Tinubu administration will campaign for re-election in 2027 on the strength of its performance rather than political rhetoric, insisting that infrastructure projects across the nation’s capital will continue unabated even as electioneering begins.

Wike made the declaration on Wednesday while inspecting two major road projects—the Arterial Road N16, linking Jahi, Gwarimpa and Karsana through Ring Road II and Ring Road III, and the 7.3-kilometre Tunga Madaki–Zuba Road, which connects communities to the Abuja-Kaduna Highway.

According to the minister, the administration’s achievements in infrastructure development constitute its strongest campaign message.

“We are already campaigning with our performance. The greatest campaign is delivering the dividends of democracy. What are you going to tell the people if you have nothing to show? Our campaign is what we have done,” Wike said.

“All we need to do is return to the people and tell them we made promises and fulfilled them. Nigerians want to see your report card, not empty rhetoric. As far as the FCT is concerned, we have shown our report card, and we have no problem winning any election whenever INEC fixes it.”

Speaking on the Arterial Road N16 project, Wike said the contractor had assured him the road would be completed by January, describing the project as critical to improving connectivity and opening up the Gwarimpa axis.

“This road is extremely important. If the contractor delivers by January as promised, I will be highly impressed. On our part, we will ensure adequate funding because once this road is completed, the entire Gwarimpa corridor will be opened up,” he said.

At the Tunga Madaki–Zuba Road project, the minister commended the contractor for maintaining its reputation for timely delivery despite heavy rains, noting that work had shifted from earthworks to drainage construction to keep the project on schedule.

Wike also disclosed that he had approved the relocation of electricity poles along the corridor to pave the way for the installation of streetlights.

“They know the government will pay, and funding has never been a challenge. As soon as I return to the office, I will ensure the necessary funds are released so we can deliver on our promises,” he said.

He urged contractors handling projects across the Federal Capital Territory to sustain the pace of work and maintain high construction standards to ensure timely delivery of critical infrastructure.