“Politics or not, we’ll keep working” — Wike vows sustained FCT development

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja will not be slowed or halted by political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike gave the assurance on Tuesday during the flag-off of the construction of service carriageways of the Southern Parkway, stretching from Arterial Road S20 (Oladipo Diya Way) to Ring Road II. The project forms part of a series of infrastructure initiatives being commissioned to mark President Bola Tinubu’s third year in office. He said the administration remains fully committed to executing development projects in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu, stressing that politics would not distract from ongoing works. “Today is our 10th day of commissioning projects… people have been asking: are we saying after these commissions, there will be no more projects because we are going into politics?” Wike said. “We say no. Politics or no politics, we must continue to do what Mr President has directed—to change the entire landscape of the Federal Capital Territory.” Wike expressed confidence that Abuja would undergo significant infrastructural transformation before the end of Tinubu’s first term in office in 2027, adding that visible changes would be completed before the president’s expected swearing-in for a second term, should that occur. “By the time Mr President finishes his first tenure on May 29, 2027… the landscape of Abuja will entirely change,” he said.

The minister noted that ongoing works across the FCT are aimed at improving road infrastructure, easing transportation challenges, and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents. The event was attended by representatives of the presidency, with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, standing in for President Bola Tinubu. Bola Tinubu, who is currently serving his first term, was represented at the ceremony as the administration continues to roll out multiple capital projects across the territory. The Southern Parkway project remains one of several major road infrastructure developments under execution by the FCT Administration, as part of Wike’s broader urban renewal agenda for the capital.

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