2027 Coalitions Born, Dead Same Day – Wike
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ABUJA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike, on Thursday mocked political movements forming ahead of the 2027 general elections, dismissing them as unserious coalitions “that were born and died the same day.”
Speaking during the commissioning of the long-awaited Apo-Wasa road on Friday, Wike used the occasion to lash out at critics and political opponents, declaring that the Tinubu administration is focused on development, not distraction.
“Up till now, they haven’t even settled among themselves. Which coalition are they talking about the left or the right? These are coalitions that were born and died the same day,” Wike said to loud cheers from residents and stakeholders gathered at the commissioning event.
He warned Abuja residents not to be misled by political actors who have yet to deliver on any promise but continue to posture on social media and political talk shows.
“You people allow outsiders to come and deceive you. They made promises to you for years and fulfilled none. Now, the man who promised and delivered this road is here, and you’re giving attention to people whose names may not even be on the ballot,” he stated.
He concluded with a challenge to political opponents who he believes failed to support their leaders in the past but are now complaining.
“If you didn’t defend your boss when you had the chance, it’s not our fault. You were there, but you let them destroy your administration. I will defend mine. And I have the capacity to do so,” he said.
To the critics unhappy that projects were named after Tinubu or Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Wike said: “If I gave it to you, would you be happy? No. You lie on television every day. But when it’s my turn, I will do it my way.”
As President Tinubu prepares to continue the 17-day commissioning spree, Wike told residents that the work will not stop.
“We are not tired. Abuja is working again. If you love this city, come and see. If you don’t, then stay blind. But know this we are here to deliver, not to please.”
With dozens of projects now completed and more in the pipeline, Wike made one final promise:
“Come 2027, I will come back. And I will say you promised me. I gave. Now give me. That’s politics. That’s life.”
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