RismadarVoice Reporters, August 25, 2026
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed concerns over his exclusion from the recently inaugurated All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying he places greater value on delivering electoral results than occupying political positions or holding prominent titles.
Wike made the remarks on Saturday while speaking after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory, where he also reflected on his performance during his three years in office and his political strategy ahead of the next general elections.
The minister maintained that his focus remains on achieving tangible political outcomes rather than seeking recognition through campaign appointments or leadership positions within the party’s campaign structure.
Wike, who has remained active in national political discussions ahead of the 2027 elections, argued that being appointed to a major campaign position does not automatically translate into electoral success.
According to him, some politicians who previously occupied prominent campaign positions were unable to secure the required electoral support in their respective states.
He therefore dismissed the importance attached to his absence from the recently inaugurated APC presidential campaign council, stressing that what matters to him is the ability to deliver results at the polls.
The minister’s position came as he continued to discuss his political calculations and the role he intends to play in the 2027 general elections, while also highlighting his assessment of his three years as the FCT minister.
The minister specifically referred to the experiences of some former governors and senior political figures who served as Directors-General of presidential campaign organisations in previous elections.
He cited former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, and former Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, as examples of politicians who occupied important campaign positions but were unable to deliver their respective states as expected.
Wike used the examples to support his argument that political titles and campaign appointments should not be regarded as evidence of electoral strength.
He maintained that the ultimate measure of political influence is the ability to secure votes and produce electoral victories rather than simply being listed among the officials of a campaign council.
Wike also pointed to his own political experience in Rivers State while explaining why he was not concerned about his exclusion from the APC presidential campaign council.
He recalled the 2015 presidential election, when Amaechi, who was then the governor of Rivers State, served as the Director-General of the campaign of then-presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari.
According to Wike, despite Amaechi’s prominent position within the campaign, the former governor was unable to secure the expected level of support for Buhari in Rivers State during the election.
The minister said the outcome demonstrated that holding a major campaign position does not necessarily guarantee electoral success in a politician’s home state, adding that his attention is therefore directed towards what can be achieved politically rather than the title attached to any campaign appointment.
The FCT minister made the remarks after inspecting several ongoing infrastructure projects in the nation’s capital, as he reviewed developments recorded during his three years in office.
His comments also reflected his broader political strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections, during which he has continued to emphasise the importance of electoral delivery.
Wike maintained that his political calculations are based on results and the ability to influence electoral outcomes, rather than on whether he is included in a particular campaign council.
His reference to previous campaign Directors-General was intended to demonstrate his position that prominent political appointments do not necessarily determine the outcome of an election, particularly when those holding such positions are unable to deliver their states.
He said, “In 2015, Amaechi was governor of Rivers State. He was DG of Muhammadu Buhari. Before you know it, I pulled the carpet off his feet. He lost. He didn’t get 25 per cent.
