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FCT Elections Outcome, Impressive – Wike Reacts

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February 22, 2026

Charles Flames

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…..Credits President Tinubu’s Rural Development Strides

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, addressed the outcome of Saturday’s local elections in the FCT Area Councils and by-elections in Rivers State during remarks at the Presidential Villa on Sunday.

Wike attributed the impressive performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which secured victories in five of the six FCT Area Council chairmanship seats and dominated the Rivers State House of Assembly by-elections in Ahoada East II and Khana II constituencies to the tangible strides made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, particularly in rural development and infrastructure improvements across the territory and beyond.

He highlighted that enhanced access to basic amenities, road networks, and community-focused initiatives in satellite towns and rural areas had boosted voter confidence and turnout in those regions, contributing significantly to the peaceful and favorable results despite lower participation in urban centers.

The minister also defended the pre-election restriction of movement, which had drawn criticism from figures including human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and others who described it as undemocratic and restrictive to freedoms.

Wike reiterated that the directive was explicitly ordered and approved by President Tinubu to ensure security, maintain order, and facilitate a hitch-free process amid potential threats. He urged critics to verify facts before making public statements, emphasizing that such measures were necessary for public safety and successful conduct of the polls.

The elections, conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), were largely described as peaceful and orderly by observers, INEC officials, and stakeholders, with results showing strong APC gains in the contested areas.

President Tinubu has since congratulated the winners and commended Wike’s efforts in delivering political dividends for the ruling party.

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Onyejeocha resigns as Minister of State for Labour

Onyejeocha expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

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April 4, 2026

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Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has formally resignedas Honourable Minister of State for Labour and Employment.

” As one chapter closes, another opens,” Onyejeocha wrote on her X handle on Friday,, reaffirming her commitment to service, progress, and nation-building.

Onyejeocha expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve under his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

In the letter, she also thanked the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, including the Honourable Minister, Permanent Secretary, directors, and staff, for their dedication and partnership in advancing workers’ rights, promoting workplace safety, and expanding employment opportunities.

Onyejeocha extended her appreciation to the people of Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, describing them as her inspiration and strength throughout her tenure.

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No force can defeat Tinubu in 2027 –Umahi

Umahi made the declaration on Friday while opening the completed 15 kilometres section of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway.

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April 4, 2026

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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has predicted victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in next year’s presidential election asserting, ” No force can defeat Tinubu in 2027.”

Umahi made the declaration on Friday while opening the completed 15 kilometres section of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway.

He emphasised that president Tinubu has done extremely well and will be re-elected at the poll despite the coming together of the opposition elements.

He said that the president inherited a bad economy, which he is fixing, especially the micro economy and that the macro economy of the nation was breathing very well under his administration.

“When you talk about fuel economy and so on and so forth, a strategic meeting was held yesterday on how to handle the unfortunate incident of the Iran war, which has brought hardship on our people, so, the president is not asleep on this,” he said.

He urged the people of South-East to be strategic and support Tinubu’s re-election as according to him, the president has done so much for the zone more than any other administration in the county.

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Labour Party to hold presidential primary April 28

The notice is contained in a letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), signed by the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Sen. Nenadi Usman and released to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.

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April 4, 2026

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The Labour Party has notified the INEC that it will hold its Presidential primary on April 28, State congresses for April 25, Local Government Area and Ward congresses for April 24 and April 23, respectively.

Usman said that the letter is to notify the Commission of the approved schedule of activities for the Labour Party 2026 Elective Ward, Local Government Area (LGA), and State Congresses, as well as the National Convention.

She said that the letter was in pursuant to the provisions of Section 82(1) of the Electoral Act, 2022 (as amended);

The INEC Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, and Section 223(1) and (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

The interim national chairman said that the section mandated political parties to duly inform the commission of their congresses, conventions, and meetings.