By Stanley Onyekwere
Abuja residents are admonished to collectively resist any attempt to cause disharmony and disaffection within their ranks, in the new year and beyond.
In particular, they are reminded that as residents of the FCT, they are obliged to live up to the ideals of the founding fathers of the Territory as a place where every Nigerian can call home.
This charge was given by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, in a new year message, on behalf of the FCT Administration to residents of the FCT.
Bello also called them to ensure that in the spirit of peace, unity and togetherness, they actively participate in the 2023 general elections, coming up next month.
He noted that elections in the FCT have always been peaceful, so they should ensure that the upcoming 2023 polls also reflect such.
“As we begin our journey into 2023, which holds a very important place in the democratic development of our country, I wish to applaud residents of the Territory for your exemplary conduct not only in our collective quest of building a befitting capital Territory for our country, but also for holding true to the principles of unity and peaceful co-existence which is the foundation on which the FCT is grounded.
“Exactly a year ago, in my 2022 New Year message, I enjoined residents of the Territory to participate actively in the Area Council elections. I once more commend you all for abiding by the democratic and lawful processes in the election of the council chairmen.
“We must therefore, collectively resist any attempt to cause disharmony and disaffection within our ranks. Elections in the FCT have always been peaceful. Let us ensure that the upcoming 2023 polls also reflect this”, he stressed.
The Minister however, assured that over the next five months, heralding the end of the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, the FCT Administration will not relent in its efforts of ensuring the development of the Territory and the well-being of its residents.
