US EditionFCT poll: Only candidates backing Tinubu will get my support
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike commits to backing only candidates supporting President Tinubu's re-election in the February 21 Area Council election, regardless of party affiliation.
- On Saturday in Abuja, Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory , said he will support only candidates backing President Bola Tinubu in the February 21, 2026, FCT Area Council election.
- Wike said he has a duty to support any candidate that supports President Bola Tinubu and reaffirmed he has no regrets about backing Tinubu ahead of the February 21 election.
- The minister pledged cross‑party backing, stating he will support candidates irrespective of political party and help any candidate backing President Bola Tinubu win in the February 21 election.
- Wike vowed to block non‑supporters from victory, declaring it his duty to ensure candidates who do not support President Bola Tinubu do not win the FCT Area Council election on February 21, 2026.
- A Festschrift and commemorative book were presented, backed by a N50 million donation, with Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu unveiling it on behalf of Wike and Prof. Anthony Eyang praising Onor’s journey.
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FCT council poll: "I will back only candidates that support Tinubu" - Wike declares
GistReel The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will support only candidates who are aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s vision ahead of the FCT area councils’ election. Wike made this statement on Saturday night, February 14, 2026, during the 60th birthday celebration of Senator Sandy Onor in Abuja, a gathering honouring six decades of leadership, service, and impact. “We have the FCT Area Counci…
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