Beyond the Corn: FCT voters have rejected ‘emergency democrats’ – Wike

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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike said the recent Area Council elections demonstrated that voters rejected candidates he termed “emergency democrats” who rely on populist gimmicks. He praised the peaceful conduct of the polls, credited President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” and congratulated both the APC and PDP for their respective victories. Wike also commended INEC and security agencies for maintaining order and urged newly elected councilors to serve the public with humility. The statements suggest the minister views the results as a validation of the ruling party’s agenda and a signal for future governance in the capital.

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