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FCT Traditional Rulers, Community Leaders Vow Support For Tinubu, Hail Wike(Photos)
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Leaders and Traditional Rulers in communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have vowed to continue to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his government, noting that “the appointment of an Abuja indigene as a Minister and strategic national roles has strengthened the people’s sense of belonging and purpose within the federation.”
During a visit to Karshi, Karu, Garki and Bwari on Tuesday, by the FCT Renewed Hope Ambassadors, the traditional rulers and community leaders expressed satisfaction with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, maintaining that President Tinubu made a sound and strategic choice in appointing him to drive development in the FCT.
FCT Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Hon Adamu Abdullahi, who led the delegation described President Tinubu’s administration as one that history would judge fairly for its inclusive approach to governance. He noted that the appointment of an indigenous son of the FCT as Minister reflected President Tinubu’s commitment to fairness, national integration, and confidence in the capacity of the people of the territory to contribute meaningfully to national development.
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors visited the Emir of Karshi, Alhaji Ismaila Danladi Muhammad, where representatives of the Emir affirmed the support of the community for President Tinubu, while also describing Karshi as the second home of Hon Adamu Abdullahi, assuring that the community would not disappoint the President for finding their son worthy of the responsibility of coordinating the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in the FCT.
Speaking on behalf of the Emir, Hakimin Karshi and Alhaji Jibrin Danladi Adanda acknowledged ongoing infrastructural development in the FCT while also appealing for sustained government attention to further address the community needs.
While receiving the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, the Sa’karuyi of Karu, Joseph Danfulani Narai, described the Coordinator as a man whose contributions to community development were indelibly visible, commending his longstanding record of service and commitment to grassroots progress.
Commending President Tinubu for finding FCT natives worthy of key national appointments, the Sapeyi of Garki, Alhaji (Dr) Usman Nga Kupi, reaffirmed his community’s commitment to President Tinubu reelection in 2027, saying “this government’s developmental strides in the FCT places moral obligation on the people to reciprocate with loyalty and electoral support for the APC led administration.”
The Sarkin Bwari, Alhaji Awwal Musa Ijakoro assured that the traditional institution would fully support the return of President Tinubu, citing the choice of a Minister whose interventions have opened Bwari to increased development, including improved road networks, the Law School presence, and greater recognition of traditional rulers in governance.
Also, the Esu of Bwari, Dr Ibrahim Yaro, congratulated the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Coordinator, describing him as a man of integrity, and pledged to mobilise all tribal chiefs within his domain to ensure massive support for President Tinubu’s reelection.
In the last one week, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors have sustained their grassroots mobilisation drive across the FCT, engaging traditional institutions and local communities in a coordinated effort to galvanise support for the reelection of President Tinubu.
Yaya Bauchi Tongo, a member of House of Representatives representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State is dead.
Rep Tongo died in Abuja on Friday following a brief illness, the spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Akintude Rotimi said in a statement quoting the Gombe State Caucus of the House of Representatives.
While paying tribute to the late lawmaker, Rotimi said his death marked the end of a distinguished life devoted to public service and the advancement of his constituents, Gombe State, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Rep. Tongo was a dedicated public servant, seasoned grassroots politician, and committed legislator whose life was marked by unwavering service to his people and the nation,” Rotimi said.
The deceased lawmaker served as Chairman of Funakaye Local Government Area, Special Adviser to the Government of Gombe State, and Member of the Gombe State House of Assembly before his election into House of Representatives.
He was Chairman of the Nigeria–United Arab Emirates Parliamentary Friendship Group in the House of Representatives.
“A respected voice within the Parliament and a passionate advocate for the welfare and development of his constituents, Hon. Tongo brought wisdom, experience, and a deep understanding of governance to legislative deliberations. His contributions to nation-building and democratic development will remain an enduring part of his legacy.
“On behalf of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the leadership, and the entire membership of the House, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, and the Government and people of Gombe State on this painful loss.
“As we mourn the passing of our dear colleague, we pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) forgives his shortcomings, accepts his good deeds, and grants him Aljannatul Firdaus. We also pray that Allah (SWT) grants his family, loved ones, constituents, and colleagues the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Rotimi said.
He added that further details regarding parliamentary tributes and funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
A member of the House of Representatives from Kaduna North and Chairman, Committee on Banking Regulations, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has disclosed that his father, Nasir El-Rufai’s continued detention shows that Nigeria’s democratic journey is far from complete.
Bello noted that democracy can only thrive in Nigeria when the country’s leadership is accountable.
El-Rufai has been in custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, since he was arrested at the Abuja airport earlier in the year.
The commission had arraigned him for corruption while he was governor of Kaduna State.
However, posting on X, Bello wrote: “Today, we celebrate the enduring strength of our democracy and the collective voice of the Nigerian people. Democracy thrives when leadership is accountable, citizens are empowered, and every voice is heard.
“As we commemorate this important day, we must also acknowledge that while our democracy continues to endure, the abuse of citizens’ rights remains a troubling reality.
“The true test of any democracy is not simply the conduct of elections, but its commitment to the rule of law, due process, and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
“The continued unlawful detention of my father, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alongside the experiences of many other Nigerians who have faced similar violations, serves as a reminder that our democratic journey is far from complete.
“On this Democracy Day, let us recommit ourselves to building a nation where justice prevails, institutions are strengthened, and the rights of every citizen are respected and protected.”
The National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, amid recent crises in the party.
Dickson made this known in a statement on his official X handle, revealing that the meeting, which lasted nearly three hours, was attended by Obi and other senior party leaders.
“I just received my brother, colleague, and partner in the New Nigerian Project, His Excellency Mr Peter Gregory Obi, CON, our presidential candidate, who, together with some distinguished leaders of our party, held a closed-door meeting which lasted about three hours.
“In the course of that meeting, we reviewed the activities of our party and discussed a few recent issues that have been a source of concern to all sides, and we amicably resolved all the issues.
“We have always been on the same page on the bigger picture, i.e., winning the elections for all candidates of our party and rescuing Nigeria from the misgovernance of the APC-led government. However, a few issues have arisen, and we have agreed on how to handle them moving forward.
“I want to use this opportunity again to call on all members of our party to stop the bickering and name-calling and focus on the bigger picture.
“Both His Excellency Peter Obi and I, as well as other leaders and stakeholders of our party, will continue to consult and engage with one another to address and resolve concerns, strengthen the unity and cohesion of our party, and ensure that we remain focused on our shared mission of rescuing Nigeria and building a better future for all.”
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