Minister of FCT Claims President Tinubu's Good Work Killed Coalition Against His 2027 Presidency Bid

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, stated that the achievements of President Bola Tinubu's administration have killed the coalition formed to oppose his 2023 presidency bid. Wike made this comment during the inauguration of the N16 to N20 road from Nnamdi Azikiwe through Katampe to Wole Soyinka Way in Abuja. He expressed confidence that the ongoing inauguration of several road projects will make it impossible for the coalition to succeed. Wike also highlighted that President Tinubu's administration has created confidence among contractors, leading to a significant increase in their willingness to work and believe that they will eventually receive payment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Minister Nyesom Wike stated that the good work of President Bola Tinubu's administration has killed the coalition formed to oppose his 2023 presidency bid.
  • Wike made this comment during the inauguration of the N16 to N20 road from Nnamdi Azikiwe through Katampe to Wole Soyinka Way in Abuja.
  • The minister expressed confidence that the ongoing inauguration of several road projects will make it impossible for the coalition to succeed.
  • President Tinubu's administration has created confidence among contractors, leading to a significant increase in their willingness to work and believe that they will eventually receive payment.
  • Wike also stated that he has directed his media team to hook national television onto the inauguration of the projects to maximize coverage.
  • The minister mentioned several upcoming inauguration events, including the Apo to Wassa 15-kilometre road and the Life Camp N5 road.

Statistics:

  • The N16 to N20 road from Nnamdi Azikiwe through Katampe to Wole Soyinka Way in Abuja is approximately 4 kilometers long.
  • 15-kilometer road set to be inaugurated by President Tinubu in Apo is a flagship project of the administration.
  • The N5 road set to be inaugurated by President Tinubu in Life Camp is a significant infrastructure development.
  • President Tinubu's administration has inaugurated several projects, with plans for more to be inaugurated in the coming days.

Sources:

  • [1] Vanguard News, Wednesday, "Presidency: Wike says coalition against Tinubu's bid failed"