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Ahead of the FCT area council election and the 2027 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential frontrunner, has made a decisive impact in the Federal Capital Territory. The rallying cry echoed throughout Abuja as he visited key locations. His presence significantly boosted the campaigns of Dr Moses Paul, the ADC chairmanship candidate for the 21 February 2026 local council elections in AMAC, and Hon. Josiah Musa Kuche of Bwari Local Council.
Demonstrating genuine compassion, Obi’s first stop was the Kugbo Furniture Market, where traders suffered immense losses from a recent fire inferno. Writing on his X handle, he stated, “My visit to Abuja began with a strong show of solidarity at the Kugbo Furniture Market in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), where traders experienced devastating losses due to this catastrophic event.
In a time when many Nigerians are grappling with severe hardship, this loss is particularly distressing. The traders I met expressed profound gratitude for my choice to stand with them. I assured them that they would not only recover but thrive once more. Their resilience is crucial, and such incidents must be preventable through credible political leadership grounded in character, competence, capacity, and compassion.
“At the palace of the District Head, Chief Philip Jezhi, I received a warm welcome, with the royal father acknowledging the significance of my visit. I have consistently advocated for robust reforms in our emergency services to mandate timely responses to incidents of this nature.
“Accompanied by the ADC AMAC chairmanship candidate, we prepared to energise support for the upcoming council elections on February 21, 2026. I made it clear that in Nigeria, we expect to prevent such catastrophic incidents. A poignant moment occurred to me at the Kugbo market when a nursing mother pushed through the crowd to have Obi touch her child; a wish fulfilled as Obi joyfully lifted the child, much to the delight of the gathering”.
According to Obi, the team moved from Kugbo to Bwari, where Hon. Josiah Musa Kuche officially launched his campaign in the local market square of Kubwa. The rally was a vibrant display of community support. Together with Dr Moses Paul, the ADC AMAC local government candidate, Obi engaged directly with traders and party faithful.
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In his discussions during the visit, he highlighted vital reasons to support the ADC, emphasising its commitment to genuine candidates and sincere change that will transform the nation.
“The community’s solidarity was palpable, their enthusiasm evident in their joyous expressions. Hon. Abdullahi Musa, a former PDP member now with ADC, stated, ‘This man is a true leader who comes to the people; I will follow him wherever he goes.'”
The third stop was Gui, a remote village along the Airport Road in the AMAC local council area, where Obi was met by an eager crowd radiating hope and unity, reinforcing ADC’s solidarity messages. This was during a courtesy call to the District Head, Alhaji Alhassan Yusuf.
The former Anambra State governor expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to connect with rural communities, describing it as a priority for him in gaining firsthand insight into their concerns. He assured them that their steadfast support for the ADC AMAC chairmanship candidate would lead to improved infrastructure, including healthcare, water supply, and roads that have long been neglected in their community.
“I emphasised the importance of their participation in shaping a new Nigeria, achievable through harnessing their voting power in the local council elections on February 21, 2026. Together, we will forge the change they undeniably deserve,” Obi concluded.
