By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called for politics centred on public needs, urging elected representatives to prioritise the interests of residents over religious and party affiliations.
He made the call during a meeting with traditional rulers, residents and political stakeholders in Kuje on Friday October 23, where he said political differences should not lead to violence.
Wike said elected representatives should understand the concerns of their constituents and engage with them on issues affecting their communities.
He also raised questions about constituency engagement in the FCT, referring to the 2023 election and the relationship between elected representatives and residents.
The minister cited comments he attributed to a youth leader who questioned the impact of representation on students in the territory.
Wike affirmed that public office holders should listen to residents in satellite towns rather than rely solely on information gathered from their offices.
He also discussed road projects in the area, including the Airport Road to Kuje and a road linking the area towards Gwagwalada.
According to him, the remaining work on the latter road was expected to be commissioned by the end of December.
The minister urged residents and political stakeholders to assess public officials based on their engagement with communities and their response to local needs.
Earlier, the Executive Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Danjuma Samuel Shekwolo, commended the administration’s infrastructure projects in the area.
Edited by Julian Osamoto
