By Philip Yatai
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike on Thursday told FCT residents why they should vote for second term of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and return of Philip Aduda as their senator in the in the 2027 elections.
Wike made the explanation while inspecting the ongoing construction of the five-kilometre Zaudna-Kaba-Kagini Road.
Speaking with residents of Zaudna community during the inspection, Wike noted that campaign for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly election had begun.
The Minister said the President deserves the votes of the FCT residents because of his scorecard in terms of projects delivered for the residents.
He recalled that the road project was considered in response to the appeal made by the affected communities during the inauguration of the Old Keffi Road from Dei Dei to Kado Fish Market.
The minister assured the residents that the project would be completed before the end of December to enable them to celebrate Christmas ‘in a big way’.
“We are happy to see that you are all happy with the ongoing road construction in your community.
“I informed President Tinubu that I am coming here and he sent his greetings, with assurance that the road will be completed before the end of December so you could enjoy Christmas with the finished road.
“Streetlights will be installed as part of the project delivery to strengthen businesses in affected communities.
“Therefore, you should continue to support the contractor so he can deliver the project as scheduled,” he said.
Drumming support for Aduda, the minister asked the resident to reject Sen. Ireti Kingibe, currently representing FCT in the Senate, whom, he said, they hardly see.
He described Aduda, who lost the seat to Kingibe in 2023, as a “man of the people” with the requisite experience and quality to represent them better.
Asking if Kingibe had ever visited their communities to ask for their problems, the residents chorused “no”, saying, ‘she doesn’t know where we live’.
“You see, Ireti only knows how to talk on television. You should not vote for her and don’t listen to her again.
“If she’s serious, tell her to come solve your problems. One of the problems is this road. Is it not? And Tinubu is already solving it,” he said.
Earlier, the acting Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Mr Richard Dauda, explained that the road connects Zaudna to Kaba Kagini communities and eventually terminates at Kubwa Road. (NAN)
