The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the orderly conduct of Saturday’s Area Council elections, stating that the results have clarified for Nigerians which party governs and which truly stands in opposition.
Speaking during a televised and radio broadcast on Sunday evening, the 22nd of February, 2026, Wike described the smooth and peaceful voting process as proof of the FCT residents’ dedication to democratic values and accountable governance.
He remarked that the election outcome dismantled what he called deceptive political theatrics, noting that: “the residents of FCT demonstrated that they cannot be deceived by emergency democrats, who have chosen not to see anything good in our country and its government.”
The Minister also expressed appreciation to the President for infrastructural and administrative strides recorded in the capital city, emphasizing that: “the election is a reflection of the President’s vision and leadership, and a testimony that the Renewed Hope Agenda has brought optimism and confidence to the people of the FCT.”
In the address, Wike stated: “The peaceful conduct of the election is a testament to the commitment of the people of the FCT to democracy and good governance. I thank the residents for believing in the renewed and credible democratic process being championed by the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
“To all the candidates who participated in the election, I commend your belief in our democracy. Your participation is a proof of your commitment to ensuring that the voice of the minority is heard, even when it is the majority that will always have its way.
“Most especially, I congratulate the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for their victories.
“This election has indeed shown that Nigerians now know the ruling party and the real opposition party.
“Also, the election has further exposed the hypocrisy of people who go about buying corn and groundnut from roadside sellers for the purpose of campaign just to deceive Nigerians. Yesterday, the residents of FCT demonstrated that they cannot be deceived by emergency democrats, who have chosen not to see anything good in our country and its government.
“I thank Mr President for the development he has brought to the FCT. This election is a reflection of the President’s vision and leadership, and a testimony that the Renewed Hope Agenda has brought optimism and and confidence to the people of the FCT.
“No doubt, the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improving the lives of Nigerians, particularly the residents of the FCT, has not gone unnoticed. The Renewed Hope Agenda has given us hope for a brighter future, and we are confident that under his leadership, the FCT will continue to be a model of development and progress.
“Most especially, I commend the President for standing firm in his defense of democracy, particularly in ensuring the amendment of the Electoral Act to strengthen the conduct of credible elections. This demonstrates his commitment to improving our democratic process.
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“At this juncture, I also congratulate the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a free, fair, and credible election. This is a reflection of President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening our democratic institutions and ensuring that our electoral processes are transparent and reliable.
“I commend the security agencies for their dedication to duty, ensuring the peaceful conduct of the election. Their efforts have contributed to the success of this democratic exercise.
“To the winners of the elections, I congratulate you on your victory. You have been given a mandate to serve the people, and I urge you to do so with humility, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Work tirelessly to improve the lives of the residents, and bring development to our communities.
“To the residents of the FCT, especially those in the satellite towns, I once again commend you for comingout in large numbers to exercise your franchise, and for doing so in a peaceful and orderly manner. Your participation affirms your trust in our democracy and I urge you to continue to support the government in its efforts to build a better FCT.
“As an administration, we pledge to continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to FCT residents, in accordance with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President.”