The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to give ₦10 million to each councillor nationwide whose ward records victory for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
Wike made the pledge during a political engagement in Kwali Area Council of the FCT, where he urged residents and political leaders to mobilise support for the President’s re-election.
According to Channels Television, the minister announced the financial incentive while addressing political stakeholders, presenting it as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election.
Under the proposed arrangement, councillors whose wards vote for Tinubu would receive ₦10 million each. The pledge, if implemented, could become a significant incentive for local political leaders seeking to mobilise voters in their respective communities.
Wike also expressed support for the Rainbow Coalition initiative, describing it as a platform capable of bringing politicians from different political backgrounds together.
He commended the initiative for encouraging political cooperation across the country, suggesting that its broad-based structure could help consolidate support for Tinubu beyond traditional party boundaries.
The FCT minister further appealed to residents of Kwali and other parts of the territory to support the President’s second-term ambition, arguing that Tinubu’s re-election would create opportunities for sustained development in Abuja.
He maintained that another four-year term would allow the administration to continue ongoing projects and pursue further improvements in infrastructure and other sectors.
Wike’s declaration comes as political activities and alignments gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Although the general election is still months away, political leaders and groups have begun positioning themselves, building alliances and mobilising support at the grassroots level.
The minister has remained one of the prominent political figures associated with efforts to secure support for Tinubu’s administration, despite his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
His latest pledge also places local government political structures at the centre of the emerging re-election campaign, given the influence councillors can exercise within their wards and communities.
However, details of the proposed ₦10 million payment, including its funding arrangements, eligibility conditions and implementation framework, were not provided in the account of his announcement.
The pledge is expected to generate political debate, particularly over the use of financial incentives in electoral mobilisation and the role of grassroots officeholders in determining voting outcomes.
As preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum, Wike’s statement signals an intensified effort to build support for Tinubu through local political networks across the country.
