Newly elected Gwagwalada Council Chairman Defects to APC

……..Sparks Political Reactions in Abuja
The political landscape in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has taken a new turn as the newly elected Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The development has stirred conversations across Abuja’s political circles, with supporters and critics weighing in on what the move could mean for governance and party dominance in the area.
Gwagwalada, one of the six area councils in the FCT, plays a significant role in Abuja’s grassroots politics. Political observers say the Chairman’s decision to align with the All Progressives Congress may be part of a broader strategy to consolidate power and strengthen ties with the ruling party at the federal level.
While the Chairman has yet to publicly outline detailed reasons for the defection, insiders suggest that political alignment, access to resources, and future ambitions may have influenced the decision.
Party faithful in the APC have welcomed the move, describing it as a boost to the party’s growing influence in the FCT. Some stakeholders believe the defection will enhance collaboration between the council and federal authorities, potentially accelerating development projects in Gwagwalada.
However, opposition voices have criticized the move, accusing the Chairman of political inconsistency and betraying the mandate of voters who supported him under a different platform.
Political analysts note that defections at the local government level often reshape power dynamics, especially in politically strategic territories like Abuja. The shift may trigger realignments within the council’s legislative arm and influence upcoming elections in the FCT.
Residents are now watching closely to see whether the change in party affiliation will translate into improved service delivery, infrastructure development, and grassroots empowerment.
With the APC continuing to consolidate its foothold across various states and councils nationwide, this latest defection adds to the growing narrative of political realignments ahead of future electoral cycles.
For now, all eyes remain on Gwagwalada as stakeholders await official statements, possible counter-moves by opposition parties, and the long-term impact of this political shift on governance in the council.

Former Kano governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed sadness over the decision of the Kano State Government he helped bring to power to leave the Kwankwasiyya movement and join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Kwankwaso spoke after Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his allies were officially received into the APC.

In a video shared on Sunusi Oscar’s Facebook page, Kwankwaso said he does not understand why the government formed under Kwankwasiyya was suddenly moved to what he described as Gandujiyya, the faction of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.

“This government was formed with a lot of sacrifice, but without any clear reason that we know, it was taken away from our Kwankwasiyya structure and moved elsewhere,” he lamented.

Kwankwaso described the development as painful and disappointing but added that only God knows the real reason behind it.

He said he was praying that the outcome would still turn out well for his supporters.

He also congratulated members of the Kano State House of Assembly who won the recent elections in Ungogo and parts of Kano Municipal, even though, according to him, voter turnout was low.

Kwankwaso ended by wishing all Kwankwasiyya supporters well and said those who followed the government into the APC could still return, noting that the door remains open.

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his exceptional leadership, saying he “did wonders in the FCT local government elections.”

He stated this at the hand over of 54 construction equipment to the 18 LGAs in Edo State.

Speaking on Wike’s performance in the recent FCT local government elections, Oshiomhole said: “If anybody was in doubt, he did the one that yesterday when his party came second after APC. To take second after APC, no issue. Particularly where some people got not over 100.”

He further hailed Wike as “the first person from our geopolitical zone, South South, to go to Abuja as a city minister and minister in a way that has refined and redefined the concept of development.”

He also extended appreciation to regional leaders, stating: “I want to congratulate you. And I want to thank our governor for sustaining the friendship with the honorable minister of FCT.”