By Andrew Haruna | Nigeria News Today
ABUJA — Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared his full support for politicians aligned with President Bola Tinubu, insisting that governance will favour only those who work with the Tinubu administration.
Speaking on Thursday at the flag-off of Lot 2 of the Water Supply Projects in Karu, Wike commended former FCT senator, Philip Aduda, and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Chairman, Christopher Maikalangu, describing them as leaders who have delivered tangible development to their people.
The minister promised to construct a 2km road in Karu site following Aduda’s request, saying that government listens only to leaders who can channel the people’s needs.
“Support those who have capacity to bring something to the people. Support those that government will listen to. Anybody who supports Tinubu, I will support him,” Wike said.
Wike Backs AMAC Chairman’s Re-Election Bid
Wike praised AMAC Chairman Maikalangu as “very good and hardworking”, noting his efforts in bringing federal projects to the council, including:
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Saburi Road
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Kabusa–Takushere Road
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Deidei Road
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Rehabilitation of other rural roads
The minister assured residents that if Maikalangu secures re-election in February 2026, his administration will support him with more projects, regardless of political party.
“The chairman has access to us. Anything he tells us, we will do. If he wins as chairman of AMAC, we will give him whatever he wants. I don’t know the party he belongs to. But I know that he supports Tinubu,” Wike stressed.
Water Supply for Karu Residents
Highlighting the Tinubu administration’s commitment, Wike said the Karu water project was proof of government keeping its promises.
He contrasted Tinubu’s government with past administrations, accusing them of abandoning satellite towns.
“We have had governments that stayed here for five years, even eight years. Did they ever provide you with water? Did this government promise you water? Have we now delivered water? So you see, agreement is agreement,” Wike told cheering residents.
Political Context
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Philip Aduda, a three-term senator under the PDP (2011–2023), lost his seat in the 2023 general elections.
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Christopher Maikalangu, originally elected as AMAC chairman on the PDP platform, defected to the APC in 2024 and is now seeking re-election in 2026 on the ruling party’s ticket.
