…Dismisses 2031 Presidential Ambition, Insists Coalition Won’t Destabilise Parties
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has reiterated that his major political priority remains securing the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
CDA News Nigeria reports that Wike stated this on Monday in Abuja while speaking to newsmen after inspecting some ongoing road projects across the FCT.
CDA News Nigeria gathered that the minister also dismissed allegations that the cross-party Rainbow Coalition, which he is associated with, was established to destabilise existing political parties, describing the allegations as “baseless.” He insisted that the coalition was designed to bring together individuals from different political platforms who support Tinubu’s administration.
“My primary concern is whether Tinubu will be re-elected for a second term, and I have made it known from the onset that I am going to support Mr President with all my might and strength,” he said.
Wike said he was not bothered about accusations being made against the Rainbow Coalition but expressed disappointment over claims that the initiative would destabilise political parties. According to him, the coalition does not seek to prevent anyone from supporting other political interests but is encouraging its members and like-minded Nigerians to support Tinubu.
“We have not gone to anyone to say they should not support anyone; rather, we asked all our party members and like-minded people who are not APC members to ensure they support Mr President,” he said.
Wike recalled the role played by the G5 governors during the 2023 general elections, questioning why similar concerns were not raised at the time about possible disruption of the political structure. “Looking back at 2023 when it was the G5, why did nobody complain that it would destabilise the party? Did the President not win? Did it affect the APC-controlled National Assembly?” he asked.
The minister also dismissed speculation that his current political realignment was aimed at positioning himself for the presidency in 2031. “People are taking the position of God. First of all, you have to pray to be alive—asking God to keep you alive until tomorrow or the next day. Only when God keeps you alive will you know what to do,” he said.
He recalled that he contested the 2022 presidential primaries and came second, adding that his political experience had exposed him to the complexities of Nigerian politics. “By 2031, Mr President will not run,n and he will have an interest in who will succeed him, and I will not be at loggerheads with his interest,” Wike said, adding that God ultimately determines the future.
On the FCT projects, Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, saying the projects were expected to be delivered before the January 2027 general elections. He inspected the ongoing construction of the Inner Southern Expressway from Ring Road I to Ring Road II, the service lanes of the Southern Parkway from Arterial Road S20 in Gaduwa District to Ring Road II, and the road linking Nile University to Ring Road III.
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