APC strengthens grip on FCT with Bwari Area Council chairman

By Veronica Dariya

The grip of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC on the Federal Capital Territory was further strengthened on Tuesday with the defection of the outgoing Chairman of the Bwari Area Council Mr John Gabaya into its fold.

Gabaya defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC barely three months to the end of his tenure of office.

He promised to deliver overwhelming support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

Gabaya was elected on the platform of the PDP in 2019 and his tenure of office will expire in June with a successor already elected.

However, he is also seeking to be elected Member, House of Representatives, for the AMAC/Bwari constituency in the 2027 polls.

Gabaya announced his defection to APC in a statement, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ernest Agada in Abuja.

He said the move is aimed at” boosting” council development through Federal partnerships while making a significant realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.

Gabaya said that his decision was reached after fervent prayers, wide consultations, and followed strict compliance with all constitutional provisions of the parties involved.

“I have wholeheartedly embraced the APC as a platform for advancing peace, unity, and development in Bwari Area Council Abuja.

” It is for better collaborations with the Federal Government, to ensure long-term council development, and this was followed by extensive consultations with stakeholders.”

He while paying tribute to those who worked tirelessly for his emergence as chairman of the council, appreciated their resilience, commitment, and sacrifice.

Gabaya expressed affection and respect for his former associates in the PDP, while stressing that his defection does not translate to enmity, but rather a broader perspective towards the collective interest of the council’s development.

He, while praying for a peaceful and credible elections in 2027, also expressed confidence that the council would “deliver overwhelming support for President Bola Tinubu.”

Recall that the APC recently won five of the area council elections in the FCT.