Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared his unwavering support for individuals and political leaders who align with and support President Bola Tinubu.
Wike made the statement on Thursday during the flag-off of Lot 2 of the Karu Water Supply Project in Abuja.
While commending key figures such as former FCT Senator Philip Aduda and Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, Wike emphasized that the Tinubu administration would prioritize support for leaders who deliver results and maintain strong ties with the federal government.
“Support those who have the capacity to bring development. Support those that government will listen to,” Wike said.
Citing Aduda’s request, Wike promised the construction of a 2km road in Karu, stating that the project would be executed promptly due to Aduda’s influence and advocacy.
“There is a road you said is about 2km. Consider it done,” Wike said. “Aduda has the government’s ear, and that’s why we’re taking action immediately.”
He praised Maikalangu for effectively utilizing his access to government to attract infrastructure projects to the area, listing completed and ongoing works including Saburi Road, Kabusa-Takushere Road, Deidei Road, and others.
“Since Maikalangu became chairman of AMAC, he has brought government presence to the people. Anything he asks for, we will do,” Wike added.
He also made a clear political statement regarding loyalty to the presidency:
“I don’t know the party he (Maikalangu) belongs to, but I know he supports Tinubu. Anybody who supports Tinubu, I will support him.”
Wike criticized past administrations for neglecting essential needs, especially clean water in Karu, contrasting them with the current government’s fulfillment of its promise to provide potable water to the community.
“We’ve had governments that stayed here for five, even eight years. Did they give you water? But this government promised and has delivered,” he said.
“You must remember those who remember you. We’ve come to fulfil our promise, you now have clean and potable water.”
Philip Aduda, a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), served as Senator for the FCT from 2011 to 2023, while Maikalangu, originally elected under the PDP, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2024 and is currently seeking re-election in the February 2026 Area Council polls.
