The Cable Nigeria News: Wike: FCT polls exposed hypocrisy of politicians who buy roadside corn to deceive voters
Published on: 02/24/2026
By Ayomikunle Daramola
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has described the just concluded area council elections in the nation’s capital as a clear demonstration that Nigerians can distinguish the ruling party from the real opposition.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victories in five of the six area councils.
Speaking during a special broadcast aired after the ballot, Wike said the election exposed politicians who engaged in deceptive campaign tactics.
“This election has indeed shown that Nigerians now know the ruling party and the real opposition party,” he said.
“The election has further exposed the hypocrisy of people who go about buying corn and groundnuts from roadside sellers for the purpose of a campaign just to deceive Nigerians.”
Wike praised FCT residents for rejecting what he called “emergency democrats” who do not acknowledge progress in the country.
“The residents of FCT demonstrated that they cannot be deceived by emergency democrats, who have chosen not to see anything good in our country and its government,” he said.
He credited the peaceful polls to Tinubu’s vision.
“I thank Mr President for the development he has brought to the FCT,” he added.
“This election is a reflection of the president’s vision and leadership, and a testimony that the Renewed Hope Agenda has brought optimism and confidence to the people of the FCT.
“No doubt, the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improving the lives of Nigerians, particularly the residents of the FCT, has not gone unnoticed.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda has given us hope for a brighter future, and we are confident that under his leadership, the FCT will continue to be a model of development and progress.”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victories in five of the six area councils.
Speaking during a special broadcast aired after the ballot, Wike said the election exposed politicians who engaged in deceptive campaign tactics.
“This election has indeed shown that Nigerians now know the ruling party and the real opposition party,” he said.
“The election has further exposed the hypocrisy of people who go about buying corn and groundnuts from roadside sellers for the purpose of a campaign just to deceive Nigerians.”
Wike praised FCT residents for rejecting what he called “emergency democrats” who do not acknowledge progress in the country.
“The residents of FCT demonstrated that they cannot be deceived by emergency democrats, who have chosen not to see anything good in our country and its government,” he said.
He credited the peaceful polls to Tinubu’s vision.
“I thank Mr President for the development he has brought to the FCT,” he added.
“This election is a reflection of the president’s vision and leadership, and a testimony that the Renewed Hope Agenda has brought optimism and confidence to the people of the FCT.
“No doubt, the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improving the lives of Nigerians, particularly the residents of the FCT, has not gone unnoticed.
“The Renewed Hope Agenda has given us hope for a brighter future, and we are confident that under his leadership, the FCT will continue to be a model of development and progress.”