Public commentator Isaac Fayose has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his promise to give N10 million to councillors who secure their wards for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Fayose described the offer as vote-buying, arguing that it was aimed at securing political loyalty rather than promoting democratic participation.
He made the remarks in a video shared on his verified Facebook page on Tuesday.
According to him, offering councillors money to deliver their wards for Tinubu amounts to an attempt to influence the electoral process.
Fayose said the money should instead be spent on addressing the needs of FCT residents, including roads, water supply and schools.
He also urged Wike to concentrate on his responsibilities as FCT minister rather than making financial promises to politicians ahead of the elections.
The commentator called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to examine the offer, warning that such practices could undermine the credibility of elections.
Wike had promised N10 million to every councillor who delivers his ward for Tinubu during a stakeholders’ meeting of the Rainbow Coalition in Kwali Area Council on Monday.
The minister, however, defended the offer on Tuesday, insisting that it was a reward for political mobilisation and not an attempt to buy votes.
He said he challenged the councillors to mobilise support for Tinubu and would reward them for their efforts if they succeeded.
