The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said on Tuesday that ongoing development projects across Abuja could strengthen support for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He made the remarks after inspecting projects expected to be commissioned as part of activities marking the administration’s second year in office.
Speaking in Abuja, Wike said residents were beginning to experience visible improvements through government projects, especially in satellite towns and rural communities that had received less attention in the past. According to him, people are more likely to support leaders when they see practical changes in infrastructure and living conditions.
The minister linked recent political outcomes in the area councils to what he described as growing public acceptance of the administration’s performance. He argued that continued delivery of roads, public facilities and social infrastructure could influence future voting patterns in the FCT.
Wike pointed to projects outside the city centre as examples of the government’s development drive. Among them was the A2–Pai Road in Kwali, which he described as part of efforts to extend development to communities that had previously lacked basic infrastructure and public investment.
He also invited opposition figures to inspect the ongoing projects and assess the level of work being carried out across the territory. According to him, governance should be judged through visible results and not political arguments.
The minister disclosed that no fewer than 20 projects were planned for inauguration during the anniversary period, with the possibility of additional projects being added before completion. He noted that some water projects and works in area councils had not yet been included in the count.
Other projects listed during the inspection included roads connecting communities such as Gomani, Yangoji, Kuje and Gwagwalada. Wike said the goal was to spread development beyond central Abuja and improve access in surrounding areas.
During the inspection exercise, he visited the rehabilitation of the Appeal Court Complex in Dakibiyu, residential quarters for judges in Katampe and internal road networks under construction. He stated that several of the projects were already at advanced stages and nearing completion.
The minister also toured the relocation site prepared for traders from the Apo Mechanic Village. He explained that road and streetlight installations had been completed, while work on water supply and security facilities would begin soon.
Wike maintained that the administration’s projects were not limited to one sector and said efforts were being made to improve infrastructure across different parts of the FCT.
According to him, the broader objective is to improve daily life for residents in both urban and rural communities while expanding access to public services.