By Sarah NEGEDU
Youths in the Federal Capital Territory on Friday, took to the streets to celebrate the victory of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the February 25th presidential election.
The victory rally is coming after days of silence and uneasy calm that engulfed the country, including the nation’s capital, following the announcement of election results by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Convener of the FCT Youths Coalition for Tinubu and Shettima, Butrus Garki said the Abuja youths were celebrating because of the known capacity of the president-elect in delivering good governance and human capital development.
He noted that Abuja indigenes believe that the Tinubu led administration would bring prosperity to the people and also address all grievances that lead to violent agitation.
According to him, the Abuja youths have faith in the in- coming administration of Bola Tinubu and Kashimu Shettima, to bring about the inclusion that the original inhabitants of Abuja have long yearned for.
Garki lamented that FCT indigenous people have continued to be marginalised in the distribution of government appointments and other benefits of governance.
While he assured the President-elect and his team of support of the FCT youths, Garki also demanded that Abuja indigenes should be given their rightful place in the government.
Mohammed Musa, Director of Operation, APC President Campaign Council in FCT, said that Abuja indigenes and residents have high expectations which they hope the President-elect would fulfil.
