The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the orderly conduct of the recent FCT area council elections as proof of residents’ dedication to democratic values and responsible governance.
Speaking in a special broadcast on Sunday evening through a statement issued by his media aide, Lere Olayinka, Wike said the election results revealed that voters are increasingly discerning about political messaging and performance.
“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 groundnuts from roadside sellers for the purpose of a 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,” he said.
The minister commended Bola Tinubu, asserting that the peaceful and credible nature of the polls reflected the President’s vision and leadership direction. According to him, the Renewed Hope Agenda has instilled renewed optimism and strengthened confidence among FCT residents.
“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,” he stated.
Wike further praised the President for what he described as a firm defence of democratic principles, particularly through the amendment of the Electoral Act aimed at strengthening the credibility of elections.
This, he noted, underscores Tinubu’s resolve to enhance Nigeria’s democratic framework.
He also congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission for overseeing what he characterised as a free, fair and credible election.
“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,” he added.
The minister, however, urged those declared winners to approach their mandates with humility, commitment and a strong sense of responsibility.
“Work tirelessly to improve the lives of the residents, and bring development to our communities.
“To the residents of the FCT, especially those in the satellite towns, I once again commend you for coming out in large numbers to exercise your franchise, and for doing so in a peaceful and orderly manner.
“Your participation affirms your trust in our democracy, and I urge you to continue to support the government in its efforts to build a better FCT.
“As an administration, we pledge to continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to FCT residents, in accordance with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President,” he said.
What You Should Know
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says the peaceful conduct of the area council elections reflects residents’ commitment to democracy and confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
He praised INEC and security agencies for ensuring credible polls, described the outcome as validation of the Renewed Hope Agenda, and urged elected officials to serve with humility and dedication.
