Get Guardian on GoogleMinister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that residents of the territory would no longer send “strangers” to represent them in the Senate.
He insisted that only those who understand the needs of the people would earn their support in future elections.
Wike spoke yesterday during a “thank you” visit to the Bwari Area Council, where he reiterated his commitment to delivering more development projects to the area under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Addressing a crowd of supporters, traditional rulers and political leaders, the minister said the time has come for politicians to keep faith with their promises, stressing that governance must be anchored on mutual understanding between leaders and the electorate.
He maintained that his administration has adopted a participatory approach to governance, recalling a town hall meeting held with stakeholders in Bwari, where residents articulated their priorities.
According to him, the FCT Administration has begun addressing those needs, assuring the people that more projects would follow.
Wike specifically promised that the ongoing road project linking Bwari to Kubwa would be completed before the end of the year.
In his remarks, the Chairman-elect, Joshua Ishaku, thanked the minister for what he described as his humility in visiting Bwari to appreciate the people.
He commended Wike’s leadership and visible infrastructural strides in the FCT within two years of assuming office.
