The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the outcome of Saturday’s area council elections reflect President Bola Tinubu’s visionary leadership.
Wike made the remarks during a broadcast in Abuja on Sunday, thanking Tinubu for strengthening residents’ confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The APC won five of the six chairmanship seats contested in the Saturday’s elections.
The party secured 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 FCT residents.
He added that the peaceful conduct of the poll equally demonstrated the people’s commitment to democracy and good governance.
The minister thanked residents for believing in what he called 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.
“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.
Wike said Tinubu’s commitment to improving Nigerians’ lives, particularly in the FCT, had not gone unnoticed.
He expressed confidence that under Tinubu’s leadership, the FCT would remain a model of development and progress.
