Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the Rainbow Coalition’s promise of a N10 million reward for every ward won by President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, describing the offer as an incentive to encourage political stakeholders to work towards an overwhelming victory.
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Wike explained that if Tinubu wins in all 10 political wards in Abaji Area Council, each ward would receive N10 million, bringing the total reward to N100 million.
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The minister issued the challenge on Tuesday during a consultative meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the Rainbow Coalition, aimed at mobilising support for Tinubu’s re-election.
The meeting also sought to galvanise support for Senator Philip Aduda, who is seeking the FCT Senate seat, and Danladi Chiya, contesting the Abuja South Federal Constituency seat.
Wike likened the incentive-driven strategy to performance bonuses offered to national sports teams, arguing that financial rewards could motivate stakeholders to deliver electoral victories.
Comparing the offer to football incentives, he said, “When Nigeria plays a match, they tell them: ‘Score one goal, get $50,000; win the match, get $300,000.’ It is to motivate them to play well and win.
“I want to motivate my people. I want Abaji to beat every other area council in turnout and results.”
He challenged ward leaders, councillors and the Area Council Chairman to demonstrate their political mobilisation capacity rather than rely on promises.
Wike maintained that political relevance and rewards under his leadership would be determined by polling unit results.
“If you win your ward for Tinubu, come and get your reward,” he said.
He added that political leaders who failed to deliver their immediate polling units or wards would lose their standing within the coalition.
“If a chairman loses his unit and we manage to win his ward, did that chairman really win? No! You cannot lose your own immediate constituency and expect to sit at the table.
“Everyone must go back home and work. We must win all 135 polling units in Abaji,” he said.
Beyond the presidential election, the minister urged Abaji residents to support Aduda for the FCT Senate seat and Chiya for the Abuja South Federal Constituency.
Wike cautioned voters against repeating what he described as past electoral mistakes, accusing the incumbent senator representing the FCT of abandoning the territory after securing election.
“In 2023, you went to the market and bought something that yielded no profit. Have you seen the person you elected again?
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“Has she come back to ask what your problems are? Anywhere you see her, tell her ‘Auntie, bye-bye.’ Time is up,” he told the crowd.
Taking aim at opposition figures, Wike dismissed political rivals as “social media contenders” whom he accused of lacking the stamina, political stability and track record required to govern Nigeria.
The Executive Chairman of Abaji Area Council, Abubakar Abdullahi, pledged to deliver all 135 polling units to Tinubu, Aduda and Chiya.
He described Abaji as a stronghold of the ruling party and assured the minister that the council’s voting bloc would be mobilised for Tinubu and APC candidates in the National Assembly elections.
Recalling his previous electoral success, Abdullahi said his political structure secured victory in 133 out of 135 polling units during his chairmanship election.
“I want to assure you, by the special grace of God, on Jan. 2027, we are going to collectively re-elect Tinubu, our Senate and House of Representatives candidates.
“I assure you that all 135 polling units across Abaji Area Council will be delivered 100 per cent to Tinubu and the other APC candidates,” he said.
The chairman attributed the grassroots support to Tinubu’s administration and the infrastructural interventions of the FCT minister in Abaji.
He noted that no previous FCT minister had visited Abaji four consecutive times within a single tenure, describing the visits as evidence of the administration’s commitment to rural development.
In his remarks, the APC Chairman in the FCT, Ishaku Yamawo, praised Wike for bringing together political factions across the territory and fostering cooperation beyond party, ethnic and religious differences.
“You’ve laid a foundation of unity; you’ve raised a pillar of unity for us in the FCT. Rival factions are now sitting, working, and eating together in support of Wike’s coordination,” he said.
Similarly, the PDP Chairman in the FCT, Mohammed Dogara, commended Wike for reducing election-related violence in the territory, noting that areas previously affected by political tensions, including Abaji, now enjoyed peaceful coexistence.
“PDP as a party in Abaji Area Council flings with you. We have already keyed into the Rainbow Coalition. FCT is positioning itself to deliver the highest voting margin for President Tinubu in 2027,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the youth, Abdu Lukman said Wike’s performance in infrastructure and governance would serve as a major campaign message for Tinubu, Aduda and Chiya in Abaji.
He also announced plans to unveil a book titled The Wike Strategy: A Guide to Mastering Nigerian Politics on a date to be determined by the minister.
Representing female farmers, traders and mothers across the council, Asiya Suleiman commended Wike for establishing the FCT Mandate Secretariat for Women Affairs, saying the initiative had given women greater representation.
She added that women, whom she described as the majority of voters, were already organising into ward-level groups to mobilise support for Tinubu and other coalition-backed candidates in 2027.
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