FCT traditional rulers, community leaders pledge support for Tinubu, hail Wike

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’s reelection in 2027, saying, “This government’s developmental strides in the FCT place 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.