The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised N10 million to any councillor who delivers their ward for President Bola Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 general elections.
Wike made the pledge on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Rainbow Coalition in Kwali, Abuja, where he urged traditional rulers, political leaders and community stakeholders to mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election.
Addressing the gathering, the minister challenged councillors to work with youth groups, community associations and political leaders to secure victory for the APC in their respective wards.
“Any councillor that delivers his ward will get N10 million reward. Therefore, go and meet your leaders, go and meet your youth groups, and consult with associations. Let’s deliver our ward to Mr President,” he said.
Wike also endorsed Senator Philip Aduda for the FCT senatorial seat and Danladi Chiya for the Abuja South Federal Constituency seat.
The endorsements followed his declaration of support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
The minister expressed confidence in the APC’s prospects in Kwali, Gwagwalada and Abaji, insisting that political leaders should focus on visible achievements rather than promises.
“I don’t need to preach to you any longer. The one you are seeing is what you follow, not the one that will give you unfulfilled promises,” Wike said.
He added that he was confident the three area councils would deliver their votes for the ruling party.
His promise of financial rewards to councillors adds another dimension to the political mobilisation already gathering pace ahead of the 2027 elections.
