FCT minister says infrastructure boosts APC support 2027

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, expressed confidence on Tuesday that ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja will translate into stronger electoral support for President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. The minister made the statement after inspecting several projects slated for commissioning as part of activities marking the president's time in office.

Wike argued that residents are responding positively to what he described as the visible impact of governance, particularly in satellite towns and rural communities that had historically lacked basic infrastructure. He pointed to the outcome of recent area council elections, where the APC won five out of six chairmanship seats, as an early sign of changing political sentiment in the territory.

"What the people want is simple. They want to feel the impact of governance," Wike said. "It is not about magic. Nigerians are interested in good governance, infrastructure, electricity and improved living conditions."

The minister stated that at least 20 projects would be inaugurated during the anniversary period, with the potential for more as work is...