FCT Election Tension: ADC’s Moses Paul Tells Wike ‘You Can’t Write Votes in AMAC’

Abuja, Nigeria – Political tensions are rising ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council elections as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Dr Moses Paul, warned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that the will of voters must be respected.

Addressing supporters in Abuja before Saturday’s poll, Paul declared that the integrity of the ballot must not be compromised, insisting that “votes must count” in the AMAC election.

‘This Is Not Obio-Akpor’

In a pointed remark directed at the minister, Paul said, “In terms of protecting the votes, Senator Kingibe is there, Senator Obika Joshua is there. So our votes must count.

“Of course, our votes do count. To the minister, this is not Obio-Akpor, you can’t write votes in AMAC. He cannot. Somebody should tell the minister that Dr Mo says that the will of the people will count.”

The comments reflect heightened political rivalry in the build-up to the FCT polls, with opposition candidates emphasizing electoral transparency and vigilance.

Promise of ‘New AMAC’

Beyond the electoral warning, Paul outlined what he described as a bold new direction for AMAC, pledging decisive leadership to address insecurity, poverty and hardship affecting residents.

“On Saturday, there’s going to be a new AMAC, where boldness, objectivity, decisiveness and fearlessness will take centre stage,” he said.

“Enough of people dying, enough of poverty, enough of brigandage. We own this city, Wike does not own the city. The city belongs to the people, the sovereign masses and the young people listening to me.”

Call for Youth Participation

The ADC candidate urged young people and residents across the council to turn out and vote, describing the election as an opportunity to reshape local governance in the nation’s capital.

The AMAC contest is seen as one of the most closely watched races in the FCT council elections, with growing political scrutiny over the conduct and outcome of the vote.