Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will record a stronger performance in the FCT during the 2027 elections.
Wike attributed his optimism to what he described as growing grassroots support and increasing public appreciation for ongoing infrastructural development projects across the territory.
The minister spoke on Tuesday after inspecting six projects scheduled for commissioning ahead of President Tinubu’s third year anniversary celebrations in Abuja.
According to him, residents of the FCT are beginning to experience visible governance through the extension of infrastructure projects to satellite towns and rural communities.
“What the people want is simple, they want to feel the impact of governance. It is not about magic. Nigerians are interested in good governance, infrastructure, electricity and improved living conditions,” Wike said.
He disclosed that no fewer than 20 projects would be ready for inauguration, adding that additional projects could still be completed before the anniversary celebrations.
“I said not less than 20 projects, but it may even be more than 20 because I did not include the water projects at Bwari and Karu. There are also projects in AMAC and Bwari Area Councils,” he stated.
The minister also highlighted several ongoing road projects, including the Gomani to Yangoji Road and the Kuje to Gwagwalada Road, stressing that development was now spreading beyond the city centre into satellite communities.
“I think it will be interesting for the public to see governance in action. I wonder where the opposition or coalition members are. They should come and see what is happening in the FCT,” he added.
Wike further revealed that projects such as the Abuja Appeal Court Complex in Dakibiyu, Judges Quarters in Katampe, internal roads in Katampe District and the new relocation site for the Apo Mechanic Village had reached advanced stages.
“At the informal sector site where Apo Mechanic Village traders will be relocated to, the roads and streetlights are already completed. What is remaining now is water connection.
“I also came with security officials so they can commence work on the police station and police residential quarters,” the minister said.
