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2027 Polls: Wike Promises N10m To Council That Delivers Ward For Tinubu

Wike said the payout is meant to mobilize grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu and improve councillors' welfare.

  • On Monday, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike pledged a N10m reward to any councillor who delivers their ward for President Bola Tinubu during the 2027 Presidential Election.
  • During a Rainbow Coalition meeting in Kwali Area Council, Wike announced the pledge to unite Nigeria's political class and mobilize grassroots support for the President.
  • Gambo Hamza, Chairman of the National Councillors Forum, FCT Chapter, appealed for support; Wike responded by addressing councillor welfare concerns directly at the gathering.
  • Wike promised to review remuneration and bypass administrative bottlenecks to improve welfare for members of the National Councillors Forum.
  • The Minister urged residents of Kwali Area Council to re-elect President Tinubu to attract development to Abuja while advocating for increased female participation in governance.
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