By Patrick Idowu
The chairmanship candidate of ADC for AMAC , Dr. Paul Moses, has issued a pointed remark toward FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, asserting that Wike cannot influence or “write” election results in AMAC.
Moses insisted that AMAC is not Obio-Akpor, Wike’s political base in Rivers State, where he alleged such manipulation was possible.
“Tell Wike AMAC is not Obio-Akpor… We own this city,” he said in a video posted on X by Seleman (@Eromosele6).
Moses reaffirmed that the will of the people would prevail and expressed confidence that figures such as Ireti Kingibe and other stakeholders would ensure that votes count.
He reminded supporters of his past activism, including leading protests in 2023 and spending time in DSS custody.
He declared that Saturday’s election would usher in a new AMAC defined by boldness, objectivity, decisiveness, and fearlessness. “Enough of people dying, enough of poverty… We own this city,” he said.
As part of the wider FCT elections, the AMAC chairmanship vote is poised to be an early battleground for testing ADC’s strength and rising influence ahead of 2027.
In the buildup to the polls, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike publicly criticised the opposition, declaring he would oppose any candidate who stands against President Bola Tinubu’s agenda.
Wike said: “We have the FCT area council election coming up on February 21, and I have the duty to support any candidate that supports President Tinubu to win. It is my duty to ensure that any candidate who is not supporting Tinubu doesn’t win in the election, and I owe no apology for my stance.”
His remarks were widely interpreted as a declaration of “political war,” sparking backlash. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) condemned the comments, viewing them as undue interference.
The strongest reaction came from the ADC, which rejected Wike’s remarks and criticised his “war-like” rhetoric.
The party insisted that democratic principles, not threats, would determine the winners. According to the ADC, Abuja residents are prepared to make independent choices despite political pressure.
