The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he will support only candidates who align with President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming FCT Area Council elections scheduled for February 21, 2026.
The minister made the remarks in Abuja on Saturday during the 60th birthday celebration of Senator Sandy Onor, describing his stance as a duty he owes to the President.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike said he would support any candidate, regardless of party affiliation, provided they back the President’s agenda.
He added that he had no apology for his position, stressing that he would also work against candidates who do not support the President.
The 2026 FCT Area Council elections will be held on Saturday, February 21, with voting expected to begin at 8:30 a.m. across designated polling units.
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission, about 1.68 million registered voters have been cleared to participate.
