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Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by CapitalLens(op): 8:33pm On Mar 10

…PLEDGES COMPLETION OF UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ABAJI, OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has announced the immediate upgrading of all traditional stools in the FCT as part of a sweeping reform of the traditional leadership structure in the territory.

The Minister made the disclosure during a thank-you visit to Abaji Area council on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, where he addressed residents, stakeholders, and traditional leaders.

Speaking during the visit, the Minister declared that all Second-Class traditional rulers in the FCT have been upgraded to First-Class status, while all Third-Class chiefs have been elevated to Second-Class. He said the promotion is in recognition of the monarchs' hard work and their vital role in maintaining community peace and cultural preservation.

Barr. Wike said, “By the powers conferred on me, all the second-class traditional rulers have been upgraded to first class and all the third class have been upgraded to second class because you have worked hard for it and you deserve it”.

The Minister also expressed deep appreciation for the loyalty shown by the people of Abaji during the council elections held on February 21, 2026, noting that out of 135 polling units, the residents delivered victory in 133 units for candidates supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

He emphasized that politics is a "give and take" arrangement, stating that since the people have fulfilled their promise to the President, the government is now duty-bound to deliver good governance and tangible development rather than empty stories.

In response to specific requests made by the Ona of Abaji, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Adamu Yunusa and the Council Chairman, Abubakar Umar Abdullahi, the Minister approved several major infrastructure interventions for the Abaji Area Council. He directed the Chairman to immediately provide a design for a new, befitting palace for the Ona of Abaji and pledged that the FCT Administration will also tackle two major erosion sites and an abandoned road project in the area.

Furthermore, Barr. Wike also assured the residents that the Gurara/Yangoji, bridge which he noted has been a major source of concern for residents would be fixed promptly to end the suffering of commuters and students alike.

Responding to requests for the full operation of the FCT University of Science and Technology located in Abaji, the Minister assured residents that under the current administration, the university will commence full operations. He called for patience, noting that anything worth doing was worth doing well, while emphasizing that the institution would not only serve as an educational hub but also act as an economic catalyst by creating jobs and opening up Abaji for further investment.

“Let me assure you that under this administration, that university will start operation. All I pray for you is to be patient. We have made a promise that, that University of Science and Technology, under this administration, you will see the reality of it”, the Minister stated.

While praising the humility of the Council Chairman, Barr. Wike however advised residents to be wary of those he described as fake politicians who only identify with the grassroots during election cycles.

The Minister urged the traditional rulers and the people to remain steadfast in their support for the "Renewed Hope" agenda, promising that more transformative projects were on the horizon for Abaji Area Council. “All I want to plead with you, continue to support Mr. President, you will see that more good things will come”, the Minister stressed.

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by NwaNimo1(m): 8:45pm On Mar 10

See the mad man.......2 moro he will be at war with them

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by adaxme(m): 8:50pm On Mar 10

Jagaban got it right with this man

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by Richtaiwo(m): 9:10pm On Mar 10

All this while, the loudest noise has been that “Pitobi won Abuja.” Very well then. The good people of Abuja are now patiently waiting for any opposition figure brave enough to show up and start campaigning for 2027.

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by yarimo(m): 9:11pm On Mar 10

Everyone in FCT is happy to have WIKE as FCT minister.

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by Cajal(m): 9:14pm On Mar 10

Mr talk and do

De pepper 🌶️ them

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by Melagros(m): 9:36pm On Mar 10

COMRADES, wike don dry finish, he's not looking healthy

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by femi4: 9:37pm On Mar 10

He will still abuse them tomorrow
Unstable element

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by WhizdomXX(m): 9:37pm On Mar 10

Security of lives and properties is the number one responsibility of government.

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by slickbak(m): 9:37pm On Mar 10

Maad o, better game man. Baba de permutate, twaile.

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by PDPdestroyer(m): 9:39pm On Mar 10

Obidients go be like earthworm wey dem pour salt, on top dis news

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by chopnaira: 9:39pm On Mar 10

This is excellent. No tribe should be left behind.

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by israelmao(m): 9:39pm On Mar 10

Wike is enthralling and luring the grassroot with Greek gifts for his big boss.One leg in Abuja another leg in River State.

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by Iamajike(f): 9:40pm On Mar 10

Wike for President. .. Says Abuja people

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by Willy2025: 9:42pm On Mar 10

This is an excellent move. FCT is done and dusted for APC in 2027. Jagaban is a master strategist needs studying as a 4-year course in the University D. The opposition should do us a favour by not contesting with him to avoid a waste of scarce resources. They should let us share the money instead. The only person remaining to join APC is PO, and I am 100% certain he will D. He doesn't have any stable plan.

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by IamCookie(f): 9:45pm On Mar 10

Wike is a correct man that is working toward winning FCT for President Tinubu . That's so good

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by dododawa1: 9:47pm On Mar 10

country hard

politicians dey reason 2027

Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by UkoAnnang(m): 9:49pm On Mar 10

Wike Na demon

If any political party manoeuvre this demons called APC I for like make them teach with specially

Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by Chegesnd: 9:51pm On Mar 10

We don hear!
If it didn't dey, it didn't dey!
You are still on the road to no where.
What about the 3rd class chiefs?

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by Patriotic9ja(m): 9:51pm On Mar 10

While PBAT is working strategically and tirelessly, others are roaming without plans and strategies. Later them go say na rigging. Ndi'ara

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by bentenny(m): 9:52pm On Mar 10

Rejoice ye data boys because a time will come when the same mouth that you used in supporting him will be used to curse him.
Elrufai nor far

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by xxxx999jon: 9:53pm On Mar 10*

Can someone tell this lawyer of our FCT minister that the Nigerian constitution does not give him any power in the FCt to do this? There is a reason for the creation of FCT in Abuja and one if the major reason is, it has to he different from Lagos, a state, this is wrong it's brewing future trouble.. This issue have been settled long time ago.. There was a reason why the locals were resettled on other places, states around the FCt.. Doing this because of politics is a no no.. And the national assembly which is the legislative arm of FCT need to address this issue.

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by Engrduke: 9:55pm On Mar 10

This guy is a thorough-bred politician.
No doubt, the votes of the indigenous people of Abuja will swing away from what it used to be in the next election.

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by SixSeven: 9:56pm On Mar 10

femi4:
He will still abuse them tomorrow
Unstable element

I was just looking for that video where he called the traditional leader THIS ONE. Wow, his Oga once called a Governor Eleyi. Familiar friends.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69SQC4b_CcE

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by dahmie2013: 9:57pm On Mar 10

Op, do you mean "Schools"? Please correct.

Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by ironheart(m): 10:00pm On Mar 10

2027 loading, no way APC will not win the FCT

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Re: Wike Upgrades All Traditional Stools Across The FCT by xxxx999jon: 10:00pm On Mar 10

By which power sir? Under the law was anything confere on you to elevate anyone or a traditional council in FCT, you are. Lawyer for heavens sake.. FCT is not a state, it does not enjoy the privilege of a state, the FCt minister does not have same powers as a state Governor. Infact the President is the official Governor of FCT albeit not been a state, the national assembly is the legislative arm of FCT.. Until the national assembly change the law to recognize traditional Council or anything monarchy be it absolutel or ceremonial, Wike does not have any power to do this at all... NIGERIA IS A FEDERAL "REPUBLIC" for a reason sir.

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