FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the outcome of the just-concluded Area Council elections in Abuja, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded significant victories.
In a special broadcast on national television and radio stations on Sunday evening, the Minister said the peaceful conduct of the election was a testament to the commitment of the people of the FCT to democracy and good governance.
Wike said the performance of the All Progressives Congress at the polls reflected growing public confidence in the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu.
According to him, the party’s success, particularly in remote communities within the Federal Capital Territory, signaled that government initiatives are beginning to impact lives at the grassroots.
Wike noted that this marks the first time the APC is securing councillorship seats in some of the hinterland areas, alongside what he describes as an overwhelming majority in the local council chairmanship positions.
The Minister also weighed in on the outcome of the recent by-election in Rivers State, describing the APC’s performance as a victory for what he calls a “rainbow coalition” of political stakeholders.
He said the alliance reflects a broader alignment of interests in support of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
The results, he added, underscored shifting political dynamics and growing cross-party collaboration ahead of future electoral contests.
The broadcast read in part: “The peaceful conduct of the election is a testament to the commitment of the people of the FCT to democracy and good governance. I thank the residents for believing in the renewed and credible democratic process being championed by the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“To all the candidates who participated in the election, I commend your belief in our democracy. Your participation is a proof of your commitment to ensuring that the voice of the minority is heard, even when it is the majority that will always have its way.
“Most especially, I congratulate the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for their victories.
“This election has indeed shown that Nigerians now know the ruling party and the real opposition party.
“Also, the election has further exposed the hypocrisy of people who go about buying corn and groundnut from roadside sellers for the purpose of campaign just to deceive Nigerians. Yesterday, 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.
“I thank Mr President for the development he has brought to the FCT. 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.
“Most especially, I commend the President for standing firm in his defense of democracy, particularly in ensuring the amendment of the Electoral Act to strengthen the conduct of credible elections. This demonstrates his commitment to improving our democratic process.
“At this juncture, I also congratulate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a free, fair, and credible election. This is a reflection of President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening our democratic institutions and ensuring that our electoral processes are transparent and reliable.
“I commend the security agencies for their dedication to duty, ensuring the peaceful conduct of the election. Their efforts have contributed to the success of this democratic exercise.
