Leaders NG writer highlights Kuje Chairman’s political inclusiveness, Rainbow Coalition role and commitment to peaceful coexistence
The Executive Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Hon. Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, has been described as a bridge-builder and unifying political figure whose record of inclusion and peaceful coexistence contradicts recent attempts to portray him as intolerant of opposition politics.
The position was contained in an article published by Leaders NG on August 29, 2026, and written by Jonathan Yakubu Pam, titled, “Bridge Builder in the Eye of the Storm: Why Hon. Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo’s Track Record of Unity Speaks Louder Than Political Noise.”
In the article, Pam argued that a recent lighthearted interaction between Shekwolo and members of his party’s youth wing had been taken out of context and presented as a political controversy.
According to the writer, the incident was simply an informal moment of camaraderie and humour, rather than an indication of hostility towards opposition political parties.
Pam maintained that attempts to portray the Kuje chairman as intolerant of opposition groups were inconsistent with what he described as Shekwolo’s broader political record.
The article pointed particularly to Shekwolo’s role as the Coordinator General of the Rainbow Coalition in Kuje Area Council, describing the platform as a broad political alliance involving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and approximately nine opposition parties.
According to Pam, the coalition demonstrates Shekwolo’s willingness to bring political actors with different affiliations together around the common objective of developing Kuje Area Council.
The writer noted that under the arrangement, political rivals are able to interact and work together rather than allowing partisan differences to undermine the development of the area council.
Pam further stated that Shekwolo has on several occasions addressed what he described as speculative claims through press conferences, with the aim of providing clarification and keeping members of the public informed.
The article also highlighted areas which it said remain priorities of the Shekwolo administration, including road construction, improvement of public services, youth empowerment and the promotion of peaceful coexistence among Kuje residents across ethnic and political lines.
Pam concluded that the current political controversy should not overshadow what he described as Shekwolo’s record of political accommodation and engagement.
He portrayed the Kuje chairman as a leader who maintains relationships across political divides while remaining connected to members of his party and the wider community.
The article ultimately argued that Shekwolo’s history of political inclusion and coalition-building should be considered when assessing the recent controversy surrounding his interaction with party supporters.
