2027: Tinubu’s Achievements Will Make Opposition Victory Difficult – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the infrastructure achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration will make it considerably difficult for opposition parties to unseat him in the 2027 general elections.

Wike argued that the President’s performance, particularly in infrastructure development, had provided the ruling administration with a strong record to present to Nigerians during the electioneering campaign.

He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja after inspecting some ongoing infrastructure projects, insisting that the visible transformation taking place in the nation’s capital was sufficient evidence of the President’s commitment to development.

The minister said the volume of projects executed under Tinubu’s leadership would make it difficult for political opponents to discredit the administration’s performance.

“So you can see clearly that it would be difficult to unseat the President today because the report card is obvious in terms of what he has done.

“Like I told you, this is our campaign. People ask what we are going to campaign with, but we have so many visible achievements all around us.

“There is no way residents of Abuja will see the kind of infrastructure we have provided and say they are not happy with the achievements of Mr. President. It is second to none,” he said.

Wike identified the ongoing infrastructure projects in the FCT as part of the administration’s development record, adding that their completion would further demonstrate the impact of Tinubu’s policies.

The projects inspected included the construction of the Inner Southern Expressway, from the Area 1 Roundabout to the Games Village bridges, and the Southern Parkway, which connects Oladipo Diya Road to Ring Road II.

He also inspected the Arterial Road S1 project, which is designed to link Ring Road II with the FCT Fire Service Station through the Kaura and Gaduwa district corridors.

The minister expressed satisfaction with the pace of construction, particularly on the Southern Parkway, which he said had witnessed significant progress within a short period.

Recalling that the project was flagged off during the celebration of Tinubu’s third year in office, Wike said the level of work achieved within six to seven months was remarkable.

“Within six to seven months, you can see what has been achieved. It is unimaginable, and that is why we are very happy,” he added.

He further disclosed that the FCT Administration was targeting the inauguration of at least 10 major projects before the January 16, 2027 general elections.

According to him, the planned inaugurations would showcase the administration’s commitment to infrastructure renewal and provide further evidence of the benefits of supporting Tinubu’s re-election.

Wike maintained that the pace of development in Abuja would strengthen the President’s electoral prospects, expressing confidence that the administration’s performance would resonate with voters in 2027.