Wike Pledges N10m to FCT Councillors Who Deliver Wards for APC
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike announced N10 million payments to councillors securing their wards for APC candidates in the 2027 elections during a stakeholders meeting in Kwali.
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has committed to paying N10 million to each councillor who successfully mobilizes their ward to vote for APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. The announcement came during a Rainbow Coalition meeting held Monday in Kwali Area Council, where traditional rulers, political stakeholders and residents gathered to discuss campaign strategy.
Wike directed councillors to intensify grassroots mobilization efforts by engaging community members, youth groups and local leaders to secure APC victories across their respective wards. He specifically endorsed support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign while also calling for backing of other APC candidates contesting in 2027.
During the same meeting, Wike criticized opposition politicians from the African Democratic Congress, arguing they displayed inconsistency in their views on judicial credibility. He noted that opposition figures praised court decisions that favored them but questioned the judiciary's independence when rulings went against their interests.
Wike also highlighted ongoing infrastructure development projects in the FCT during his remarks. The councillor incentive scheme represents a direct financial appeal to local government representatives to mobilize support from their immediate constituencies.
The N10 million payment structure ties compensation directly to electoral performance, creating a performance-based reward system for grassroots political workers ahead of what is expected to be a competitive election cycle.
