Wike assures FCT council chairmen of cooperation

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to work with the six newly elected Space Council chairmen, no matter political variations.

The All Progressives Congress received 5 of the six chairmanship seats throughout the Space Councils of the Federal Capital Territory within the February 21 elections.

The social gathering secured victories in Abuja Municipal Space Council, Abaji, Bwari, Kwali, and Kuje, whereas the Peoples Democratic Party received the chairmanship seat in Gwagwalada.

The minister spoke on Wednesday in Abuja when the council leaders visited his workplace to gather their certificates of return forward of their June swearing-in.

Wike described the cooperation he expects between his administration and the incoming council officers as a “rainbow coalition.”

He mentioned, “Congratulations to all of the newly elected chairmen. You may have earned this chance by way of onerous work, and we’re grateful for the prospect to serve alongside you.”

He held that efficient governance required collaboration throughout social gathering strains, noting that the FCT Administration had all the time engaged stakeholders no matter political affiliation.

“Irrespective of the social gathering, what’s essential is that we work collectively.

“Since I got here as minister, we’ve all the time labored collectively within the metropolis, and that’s the reason we’ve continued to attain outcomes,” Wike mentioned.

The minister acknowledged that whereas candidates aligned with President Bola Tinubu obtained authorities assist throughout the elections, he mentioned officers from different events with shared targets would even be a part of the administration’s plans.

“Candidates who supported Mr President obtained our assist, and we thank God they emerged victorious.

“Even these from different events who assist the President will probably be a part of what we name a rainbow coalition within the FCT,” he mentioned.

Wike urged the chairmen-elect to arrange for his or her new roles and guaranteed them of the administration’s cooperation as soon as they assume workplace.

He counseled the outgoing council leaders and wished them properly in future endeavours.

“By the point you’re sworn in, we’ll start to work collectively to maneuver the councils ahead.

“The assist given to you by Mr President means you have to reciprocate by giving good governance to the folks,” he said.