By Stanley Onyekwere

A concerned senior citizen Danjuma Tanko Dara, who is a prominent leader of the original inhabitants of Abuja, has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmud Yakubu, to expedite the processes necessary for the forthcoming governorship elections and other political electoral offices within the FCT.
Dara held a press briefing yesterday, filled with representatives from various indigenous groups, to address critical issues concerning the governance of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
In particular, Dara’s address highlighted the long-standing grievances of the indigenous population, particularly regarding representation and fairness in political processes.
“It is alarming that the indigenous people of Abuja, despite being the original inhabitants of this land, find themselves on the periphery of political participation.
“We call upon President Tinubu and the INEC Chairman to take decisive steps to fast-track the electoral processes so that we can settle the ongoing dispute and ensure that our voices are heard,” Elder Dara stated, his voice carrying the weight of years of marginalisation.
“Equity and fairness are paramount. We want a system where all voices are equal, particularly those of the original inhabitants of this city. Our cultural heritage should not be a casualty of political manoeuvring.
“Already, we have local governments, incomplete Senate and House of Representatives. No State Assembly, which has created an absolute lacuna in the mismanagement of resources accruing to the FCT State. We have witnessed all the past Ministers who were extremely corrupt due to a lack of legislative checks and balances.
“No single executive arm of governance and this has put Abuja at a high cost of living, because previous Ministers were only concerned with specific areas of interest for development in the FCT.
“We have the status of a state, therefore we should be seen so. The least we may accept is the Mayoral election. This could be succour to our hopes and aspirations,” he said.
According to him, their culture must thrive, their voices must be heard, and their rights must be respected, only then can Abuja become a truly inclusive capital.
“As the nation gears up for the 2027 elections, all eyes will be on President Tinubu and INEC to see if they respond to this clarion call for fairness and equity in governance.
“In a city that symbolises the heart of Nigeria, the inclusion of its indigenous voices may well determine the future harmony and sustainability of the Federal Capital Territory.
“The president should fast track in putting his name in gold by aligning and balancing local governments, states to all regions. Abuja deserves double the size of its present local governments, hence development is fast because the advanced plan of local government existence will help the development faster,” he said.

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