At a one-day youth leaders’ engagement, prayer and endorsement meeting organised by the Office of the APC State Youth Leader in the FCT, Comrade Nehemiah Zaka highlighted political unity, civil service reforms, indigenous representation and infrastructure development as reasons for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has witnessed a significant political development as youth leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came together for a one-day engagement, prayer and endorsement meeting in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
The meeting, organised by the Office of the APC State Youth Leader, FCT, brought together APC and PDP state executives, youth leaders from the six area councils and party representatives from the 62 wards across the territory.
Speaking at the engagement, the FCT APC Youth Leader, Comrade Nehemiah Zaka, highlighted what he described as notable achievements of the Tinubu administration, particularly in promoting political cooperation, strengthening institutions and expanding infrastructure development across the FCT.
Zaka identified the emerging cooperation between APC and PDP stakeholders under the Rainbow Coalition associated with FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, as one of the administration’s remarkable political developments.
He recalled that relations between APC and PDP youths were previously characterised by intense rivalry, particularly during election periods, when members of both parties often avoided one another.
However, he expressed satisfaction that the situation had changed, noting that youths from both political parties now hold joint meetings, deliberate on common interests and work together towards shared political objectives.
He described the development as a welcome departure from the political hostility that previously characterised their relationship.
On civil service reforms, Zaka highlighted the establishment of the FCT Civil Service Commission, recalling that the legislation, sponsored by former FCT Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda, had remained pending for several years.
He commended President Tinubu and the FCT Minister for facilitating the realisation of the initiative, explaining that it would expand career progression opportunities for FCT civil servants beyond the Director cadre to positions such as Permanent Secretary and Head of Service.
The APC youth leader also identified the appointment of an FCT indigene into the Federal Executive Council (FEC) as another significant development, noting that indigenous communities had for years demanded representation at the highest level of federal decision-making.
According to him, the appointment has provided the FCT with representation at the Federal Executive Council, where major national policies and decisions are considered.
On infrastructure, Zaka observed that road construction and rehabilitation projects across the six area councils had become increasingly visible, particularly in satellite towns and rural communities.
He noted that many communities previously depended largely on constituency projects facilitated by their senators and members of the House of Representatives to attract major infrastructure interventions.
He maintained that the ongoing road projects being undertaken by the FCT Administration represent an important step towards extending development beyond the city centre.
Describing these developments as reasons for sustained political support, Zaka urged the APC and PDP youth leaders, state executives and ward representatives to strengthen their collaboration and work collectively towards President Tinubu’s re-election.
He emphasised that the political mobilisation should not be viewed simply as an effort to secure electoral victories for President Tinubu, Distinguished Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda, or the Abuja North and South House of Representatives candidates, Hon. John Gaba and Hon. Danladi Chiya.
Rather, he described it as an investment in the future of FCT youths and their children, stressing that the outcome of the political process would have lasting implications for the next generation.
“As FCT youths, we must be reminded that we are not working for APC candidates alone; we are working for ourselves, our future and the future of our children,” Zaka stated.
He further expressed hope that a renewed Tinubu administration would address the long-standing constitutional and political demands of the FCT, particularly the establishment of a second-tier government, including an elected State House of Assembly and increased senatorial representation comparable to that enjoyed by other states.
The engagement also featured remarks by the AMAC APC Youth Leader, who spoke on behalf of youth leaders from the other area councils, alongside contributions from other party stakeholders.
The meeting concluded with Christian and Muslim prayers for President Tinubu’s re-election, as well as the emergence of Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda as FCT Senator, Hon. John Gaba for Abuja North and Hon. Danladi Chiya for Abuja South in the 2027 general elections.
The gathering reinforced mobilization and sustained political cooperation among young people across party lines, with emphasis on collective interests, continuity and the future development of the Federal Capital Territory.
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