The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the outcome of Saturday’s area council elections in Abuja as a clear endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership. He said the results reflected growing public confidence in the administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) won five of the six chairmanship seats contested in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), according to the News Agency of Nigeria. The party secured victories in Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Kuje, Abaji and Kwali area councils, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clinched the Gwagwalada chairmanship seat.
Speaking in a broadcast from Abuja on Sunday, Mr Wike thanked President Tinubu for what he described as strengthening residents’ confidence in the ruling party. He said the peaceful conduct of the poll demonstrated the commitment of FCT residents to democracy and good governance.
The minister said the results showed that optimism had returned to the capital city under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He also commended residents for embracing what he termed a “renewed and credible democratic process” championed by the Tinubu-led administration.
“Your participation is proof of your commitment to ensuring that the voice of the minority is heard, even when the majority prevails.
“Most especially, I congratulate the APC and the PDP for their victories. This election has shown Nigerians the ruling party and the real opposition party.
“Residents of the FCT have demonstrated that they cannot be deceived by emergency democrats who refuse to see anything good in our country,” he said.
Mr Wike further praised President Tinubu for defending democratic principles, including supporting amendments to the Electoral Act to enhance the credibility of elections. “This demonstrates his commitment to improving our democratic process,” he said, expressing confidence that the FCT would remain a model of development under the president’s leadership.
He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for ensuring a peaceful and credible exercise. Urging the winners to justify their mandates, he said, “To the winners, you have been given a mandate to serve. Do so with humility, dedication and a commitment to excellence. Work tirelessly to improve residents’ lives and bring development to our communities.”
