The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that efforts by opposition forces to form a coalition against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections are doomed to fail.
Speaking on Wednesday during the official commissioning of the Arterial Road N16 in the Katampe District of Abuja, Wike attributed the collapse of the planned coalition to President Tinubu’s performance in office.
> “Your good work has killed the coalition,” Wike said directly to the President during the inauguration ceremony. “I was thinking that truly, there would be a coalition. But that coalition is bound to fail, and it has already failed.”
The newly inaugurated road connects Shehu Shagari Way (Ring Road I) to Wole Soyinka Way (Arterial Road N20), and includes an interchange and other link roads designed to enhance access to Katampe, Jahi, Mabushi, and other developing districts.
Describing the project as a critical component of the Abuja Master Plan, Wike noted that the corridor had been neglected for years before its revival under the current administration.
“This road is more than just asphalt and concrete. It is proof of this administration’s commitment to infrastructure-led development under the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the FCT Minister stated.
He also commended President Tinubu for approving a 10-day window for the commissioning of multiple completed projects across the capital, describing it as a show of confidence in the FCT Administration.
> “Your leadership style is results-driven. Abuja is changing because we are matching words with action. This project is a clear symbol of that transformation,” Wike said.
In his remarks, President Bola Tinubu praised Wike’s leadership and the teamwork within the FCT Administration, saying that the government would continue to prioritize infrastructure to drive national development.
“Infrastructure is not a luxury—it is a necessity. It’s the bedrock of our economy, of social integration, and industrial growth,” the President said.
“We’re investing in roads, rail, power, healthcare, education, and digital infrastructure because coordinated development is the only way to unlock Nigeria’s full potential,” he added.
President Tinubu further urged residents of the FCT to take ownership of the newly commissioned infrastructure and ensure its maintenance, affirming that the federal government will not be distracted by political opposition.
“We will continue to build and serve the people, no matter the noise from the naysayers,” Tinubu stated.
More projects are expected to be inaugurated in the coming days as part of ongoing urban renewal efforts in the capital city.
