NDC Challenges Wike to Resign Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has advised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to begin drafting his resignation letter in anticipation of the 2027 presidential election. This response came after Wike's declaration on September 30, where he stated he would resign on January 17, 2027, if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu does not win both the FCT and Rivers State.
NDC FCT Publicity Secretary Prince Samuel Iloh dismissed Wike's claims as mere political bravado, asserting that Wike does not have the authority to influence how FCT residents vote. Iloh accused Wike of relying on an "election rigging mechanism" and assured that voters in the FCT would protect their ballots.
He referenced the 2023 election results, where Labour Party candidate Peter Obi won the FCT with 281,717 votes, compared to Tinubu's 90,902 votes. The NDC urged residents to vote for Peter Obi and his running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, as well as support NDC legislative candidates, including Barrister Amanda Pam for Senate.
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