Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday, threw his weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the forthcoming Abuja Area Council elections holding next February.
Incumbent Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party, is seeking a second term in office.
Wike urged residents of Tunga Madaki and neighbouring communities to reciprocate the Federal Government’s gesture by voting for the governing party.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony for the construction of a seven-kilometre road with four-span bridges linking Tunga Madaki and eight other settlements, the minister explained that the project was in fulfilment of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and a direct response to the community’s perennial demand for infrastructure.
Wike noted that the road project stemmed from earlier negotiations during the acquisition of land for the construction of a second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
He clarified that despite the land belonging to the Federal Capital Territory, the Ministry of Aviation had to pay compensation, during which the affected communities demanded road access as a condition.
The minister stated that the road construction would be completed and commissioned by June 2026, to coincide with the third anniversary of President Tinubu’s administration. He commended the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the project contractor, for committing to the timeline.
Wike lauded the role played by Maikalangu, whom he described as a tireless advocate for the Tunga Madaki community.
The minister linked the government’s performance to electoral loyalty, telling the residents: “One good turn deserves another. When you do for me, I do for you. When you fall for me, I fall for you. When you listen to me, I listen to you.”
