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‘You’ll Be In Trouble’ – Wike Sends Warning To Kuje Chairman-elect Days After Election.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged the Chairman-elect of Kuje Area Council, Danjuma Shekwolo, to remain accessible to residents and avoid distancing himself from the people after taking office.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Wike gave the advice on Thursday during a “thank you” visit to Kuje following the February 21 Area Council elections in the FCT.
According to the minister, the true test of leadership begins after electoral victory, when the power of office and access to public resources often influence the behavior of elected officials.
“Humility shown during campaigns is often tested once political office and financial influence come into play,” Wike said. “You are humble now, but it is only when you enter office that real humility will be seen. Power and money can change a person in an instant.”
He urged Shekwolo to maintain a strong connection with the constituents who elected him.
“Don’t be a chairman who is always ‘away.’ Be a chairman who is ‘home.’ Don’t run from listening to your people,” he added.
In the February 21 elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) won five of the six chairmanship positions across the FCT area councils—Abuja Municipal, Abaji, Bwari, Kwali, and Kuje—while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in Gwagwalada.
Wike also stressed that continued support from his office would depend on the chairman-elect’s closeness to grassroots communities. Leaders who become disconnected from their people risk losing political backing, he warned.
“Working with me, if you are an ‘away’ chairman, you will be in trouble because I will make your people aware that a mistake was made,” he said.
The minister criticized the outgoing council chairman for allegedly withdrawing support for Shekwolo shortly before the election. He claimed that strategic meetings had been held ahead of the polls, but the outgoing chairman became unavailable at a critical moment, leaving Shekwolo politically isolated.
“Had the outgoing chairman supported him as agreed, I might not have intervened as strongly as I did. I saw him as an orphan who had lost hope,” Wike said.
Beyond political guidance, Wike reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to infrastructure development in the FCT, particularly in Kuje. He conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s appreciation to residents of the area councils for their support during the elections.
Some key projects are already underway. Wike revealed that the Garage Road project has been completed and commissioned, while construction on the Kuje-Gwagwalada road, spanning 16–17 kilometers, is progressing steadily. He expressed hope that the road would be inaugurated by June.
The minister also noted that Arab Contractors had been directed to resume work on the Airport-Kuje road, with completion expected before the third anniversary of the current administration.
Wike emphasized that public office should be treated as a covenant with the people who elect leaders.
“Politics should be a covenant between those elected and those who elected them. It is not a system where our people use us and then we disappear,” he said.
A group of Nigerians has staged a protest at the United Kingdom Parliament, calling for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The demonstrators reportedly gathered outside the parliamentary complex, expressing dissatisfaction with the leadership of the electoral body in Nigeria and demanding immediate action.
They insisted that the INEC chairman should be removed, alleging concerns over credibility and trust in the electoral process as the country prepares for the next election cycle.
The protest drew attention from passersby and security personnel, as the group maintained their position that electoral reforms and leadership changes were necessary to restore public confidence.
Sir Uyi has responded strongly to critics of his involvement in nightclub businesses, insisting that such ventures represent only a small part of his wider activities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a firm reaction to recent criticism linked to Vaniti, he stated that people are focusing too much on his nightlife businesses while ignoring other aspects of his work and achievements.
He stressed that his nightclub operations do not define his entire identity or professional portfolio, adding that he is involved in several other ventures beyond entertainment and hospitality.
According to him, the criticism reflects a narrow perception of what he does, and he believes his broader contributions are being overlooked.
Sir Uyi maintained that he remains focused on his various commitments despite public scrutiny surrounding his nightlife business interests.
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of seven suspected militia herdsmen in connection with the abduction of passengers travelling in an 18-seater Benue Links bus along the Makurdi–Otukpo road last Wednesday.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The victims, which included candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) heading to Otukpo for their examinations, have all been successfully rescued.
Speaking while briefing Governor Hyacinth Alia in Makurdi during the presentation of the freed victims, the Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, said the rescue operation was achieved through coordinated efforts of multiple security agencies.
He explained that five of the abducted passengers were first released, while the remaining 13 were rescued on Sunday morning without injuries.
According to him, the combined pressure from security forces, supported by the state government and the Inspector-General of Police, led to the successful outcome of the operation.
Emenari further disclosed that eight suspects are currently in custody, adding that seven of them are strongly linked to the kidnapping incident, with some victims already identifying them.
He also noted that clearance operations have begun across forest areas in the state to flush out criminal groups, in line with directives from security authorities.
Governor Hyacinth Alia, while receiving the rescued passengers, expressed concern over rising cases of kidnapping in the state but welcomed the safe return of all 18 victims.
He confirmed that among those rescued were eight candidates on their way to write examinations, and called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to reschedule the affected exams for them.
The governor assured that the state government remains committed to supporting the victims and strengthening security across Benue State, while also urging residents to provide credible information to security agencies.
He further directed the state health authorities to conduct medical evaluations for all rescued persons and promised government support for those affected.
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