The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the outcome of Saturday’s area council elections reflects the visionary leadership of President Bola Tinubu.
Wike made the remarks during a broadcast in Abuja on Sunday, thanking the President for strengthening residents’ confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
the APC won five of the six chairmanship seats contested in the elections, securing victories in Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Kuje, Abaji and Kwali area councils, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in Gwagwalada.
Wike described the results as evidence that the Renewed Hope Agenda has restored optimism and confidence among residents of the FCT.
He added that the peaceful conduct of the poll demonstrated the people’s commitment to democracy and good governance.
The minister thanked residents for believing in what he termed a renewed and credible democratic process championed by the Tinubu-led administration.
He also commended all candidates for participating in the election and upholding democratic values.
“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.
Wike said Tinubu’s efforts to improve the lives of Nigerians, particularly in the FCT, had not gone unnoticed and expressed confidence that the territory would remain a model of development and progress under the President’s leadership.
He praised Tinubu for supporting amendments to the Electoral Act to strengthen credible elections, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to democratic improvement.
The minister also congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what he described as a free, fair and credible poll.
He commended security agencies for ensuring peaceful conduct and urged the winners to serve with humility, dedication and a commitment to excellence.
Wike further applauded residents, particularly those in satellite towns, for turning out peacefully to exercise their franchise and pledged that the FCT Administration would continue delivering the dividends of democracy in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.