Emeka Moses
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday tore into the African Democratic Congress ADC over its remarks on the court judgment that removed the Senator David Mark-led executive committee.
Wike spoke at a Town Hall Interactive Meeting with political stakeholders, traditional leaders and residents in Kwali Area Council of the territory.
He said political parties should serve as vehicles for development, not platforms for continuous conflict, and accused opposition figures of putting personal ambition above the welfare of citizens.
“Isn’t it that a party is a vehicle that you enter intentionally to go where you are going? When you get there, you talk about development, you talk about good governance, and how you can bring welfare to your people,” he said.
The minister commended council chairmen and leaders across party lines who had resolved to work together for the collective interest of the FCT.
Wike urged residents to reject politicians who appear only during election cycles with empty promises, and to back leadership that delivers verifiable infrastructure and empowerment.
He said the administration of President Bola Tinubu had taken decisive steps to rescue the national economy and grant long-overdue autonomy to the FCT.
He cited the establishment of the FCT Civil Service Commission, the appointment of a native Head of Service and the removal of the FCT from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) as proof that results, not opposition rhetoric, define good governance.
Wike assured the gathering that the administration would step on toes where necessary to deliver key infrastructure, complete abandoned road projects and expand political representation for FCT people.
The meeting was attended by the Executive Chairman of Kwali Area Council, Nuhu Daniel Kwali, traditional rulers led by the Etsu of Kwali, Luka Ayedoo Nizassan III, councillors, and representatives of all six FCT area councils.
