Wike Predicts APC Victory Surge In FCT As Major Infrastructure Projects Roll Out

(Minister Nyesom Wike. Photo Credit: Tribune Online)

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will record improved electoral performance in the FCT, pointing to growing acceptance of the government at the grassroots level and the visible impact of infrastructure projects across the territory.

Wike made the remarks on Tuesday after inspecting six projects being prepared for commissioning ahead of President Bola Tinubu's third year anniversary celebration in Abuja.

He noted that residents are increasingly responding positively to what he described as tangible governance, particularly the extension of infrastructure to satellite towns and rural communities.

According to the minister, Nigerians are not asking for miracles they simply want to feel the effects of good governance through infrastructure, electricity, and improved living conditions.

He announced that at least 20 projects would be ready for inauguration, adding that the figure could be higher once water projects in Bwari and Karu, as well as developments in the AMAC and Bwari Area Councils, are factored in.

Among the road projects highlighted were the Gomani to Yangoji and Kuje to Gwagwalada corridors, which Wike described as part of a new phase of development spreading infrastructure beyond the city centre.

He also challenged the opposition and coalition members to visit the FCT and witness governance in action.

The minister further disclosed that several other projects are at advanced stages of completion, including the Abuja Appeal Court Complex in Dakibiyu, Judges' Quarters in Katampe, internal roads in the Katampe district, and the new site for the Apo Mechanic Village relocation.

He noted that roads and streetlights at the mechanic village relocation site are already done, with only water connection remaining, and that security officials accompanied him to the site to initiate work on a police station and residential quarters for officers.