ABUJA, October 15, 2026 — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged opposition politicians to acknowledge the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, stressing that political differences should not prevent them from recognising policies and decisions they consider beneficial to the country.
Wike made the call on Wednesday, October 14, during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council in Abuja, where he addressed party leaders, governors and other political stakeholders.
Speaking at the event, the former Rivers State governor reaffirmed his identity as a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while explaining his support for Tinubu’s administration.
He argued that political affiliation should not stop politicians from acknowledging positive developments under a government led by a rival party, insisting that national interest should take precedence over partisan considerations.
Wike also faulted opposition criticisms portraying the Tinubu administration as directionless, arguing that the President had demonstrated a willingness to confront difficult national challenges that previous administrations had struggled to address.
On national security, the FCT minister expressed confidence in the administration’s ability to tackle insecurity, citing the proposed establishment of state police as one of the reforms that could strengthen security management across the country.
The proposal for state police has remained a subject of national debate, with discussions focusing on its constitutional framework, funding, accountability and the balance of power between federal and state authorities.
Wike further challenged members of the Presidential Campaign Council to translate their political positions and influence into tangible results within their respective areas of responsibility.
He emphasised the need for campaign council members to demonstrate their effectiveness through measurable achievements rather than relying solely on their appointments and political status.
A review of the inauguration by the Media and Publicity Team of the Forum of Chief Executives of Federal Parastatals (FORCEPA) identified Wike’s remarks as one of the notable interventions at the event.
The inauguration brought together prominent political figures from different political backgrounds, including Anambra State Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.
According to the FORCEPA Media and Publicity Team, the gathering provided an opportunity to document political stakeholders’ perspectives on governance, public accountability, security reforms and the relationship between political competition and national development.
The forum maintained that assessments of government performance should be based on verifiable policies, measurable outcomes and the experiences of Nigerians across different sectors.
Issued by:
FORCEPA MEDIA AND PUBLICITY TEAM
Forum of Chief Executives of Federal Parastatals
Abuja, Nigeria
