The Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence has described the appointment of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by President Bola Tinubu as a game changer in the nation’s governance.
The group also passed a vote of confidence on the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, the National President of the group, Alhaji Bature Haruna, applauded the visible transformation of Abuja under Wike’s leadership.
He said the FCT minister has surpassed expectations and is a clear example of leadership that places national interest above political affiliation.
Haruna further applauded the decision to bring Wike, who is not a member of the ruling APC into the federal cabinet, saying it reflects President Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance, competence and national unity.
“We equally want to thank the APC National Chairman and the party leadership for their democratic principles and inclusivity by advising the President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to appoint the FCT Minister, His Excellency, Nyesom Wike, into the federal cabinet.
“The FCT Minister has demonstrated that his love for Nigeria transcends political affiliations. Despite not being a member of the APC, he has exemplified a rare spirit of nationalism and service. Within just eleven months in office, he has brought remarkable transformation to the Federal Capital Territory, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration”, he said.
Citing Ganduje’s unifying leadership style and strategic victories in key off-cycle governorship elections since assuming office in August 2023, the forum said his commitment to internal democracy, youth and women inclusion, and party stability has significantly improved the structure and performance of the APC across the country.
Haruna said: “Under his direction, the APC has recorded major electoral victories in four out of five off-cycle governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, Edo, and Ondo States. These wins are not mere coincidences but a clear testament to the focused, strategic, and unifying leadership style of Dr. Ganduje.
“His commitment to internal democracy, youth and women inclusion, and party stability has significantly improved the structure and performance of the APC across the country. He has provided strong, consultative leadership that has bridged divides and resolved internal frictions within the party at both national and sub-national levels.
“As leaders and stakeholders of the Arewa Forum for Peaceful Coexistence, we have watched with pride how his leadership has strengthened the base of the party in several regions, including the Federal Capital Territory.
“We commend his openness, calm resolve, and relentless drive to keep the APC united and forward moving. It is for these reasons that we are standing here today to express our total and unwavering support for him.”
