FCT Polls: “Nigerians Now Know Ruling And Real Opposition Party” – Wike

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The Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike praised President Bola Tinubu for the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s Area Council elections in the FCT. In a statement signed by his senior special assistant Lere Olayinka, Wike said the election demonstrated the ruling party’s leadership and identified the People’s Democratic Party as the real opposition. He criticized campaign tactics he described as deceptive and thanked voters for supporting the democratic process. The remarks note the APC’s victory in the local elections and suggest the outcomes may shape perceptions of party strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Reported by 2 sources: TVC News, The Nation.