KEY POINTS

• ADC candidate Dr. Paul Moses warned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that AMAC votes cannot be manipulated.
• He urged residents to defend their mandate, calling the election a turning point for governance.
• Tensions are rising ahead of the poll as political rivalry intensifies in Abuja.

The candidate of the African Democratic Congress for the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, election, Dr. Paul Moses, has publicly cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against any alleged attempt to manipulate votes in the forthcoming council poll.

Addressing supporters at a rally in Abuja, Moses declared that the electoral process in AMAC would not be controlled or influenced by political power, insisting that residents are determined to ensure that every vote counts.

In a pointed remark, the ADC candidate referenced Obi-Akpor, the minister’s home local government area and long-time political stronghold, stating that Abuja’s municipal election would not mirror what he implied were questionable past electoral practices.

He told cheering supporters that AMAC voters would resist any attempt to override their collective will, stressing that the capital city’s electorate is politically conscious and prepared to defend its mandate.

Election Framed as Turning Point for Governance

Moses described the upcoming poll as a decisive moment for the future of governance in the council, promising a new era defined by bold leadership, fairness, and accountability if elected. According to him, the election represents an opportunity for residents to demand improved living conditions and responsive administration.

He urged citizens to remain resolute, adding that the outcome would demonstrate whether democratic choice truly belongs to the people.

In an emotional appeal, the candidate criticised what he called systemic hardship, poverty, and insecurity affecting residents.

He maintained that political authority ultimately rests with citizens, not officeholders, declaring that Abuja belongs to ordinary people, particularly youths and struggling families.