2027: Wike Offers N10 Million Incentive to FCT Councillors for Tinubu Victory

In a significant move aimed at securing victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has offered a financial incentive to FCT councillors. According to reports from Premium Times Nigeria and Tribune Online, Wike promised to reward each councillor with N10 million if they deliver their wards to President Bola Tinubu and the APC. Speaking at a Rainbow Coalition stakeholders’ meeting, Wike urged the councillors to meet with their leaders, youth groups, and associations to strategize on how to secure victory for the APC in their respective wards. It is unclear whether this incentive is a common practice in Nigerian politics or if it is a new strategy by Wike and the APC. This move comes as the political landscape in Nigeria heats up ahead of the 2027 elections. With the promise of financial rewards, Wike is aiming to motivate the FCT councillors to work towards securing a victory for the APC. It remains to be seen if this strategy will be effective and if other political parties will follow suit.