Former Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Philip Aduda, has pledged to add value to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, by strengthening it, following his recent defection from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Aduda made this declaration while briefing journalists in Abuja alongside chairmen of the six area councils, all of whom are now aligned with the ruling party.
“We are coming to add value to APC; the inclusion of elected council chairmen would further strengthen the party’s grassroots structure in the FCT,” he said.
The former lawmaker attributed his decision to join the APC to his belief in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ and to what he described as the sterling efforts of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in developing Abuja.
He also commended the President and the FCT administration for ensuring what he called ‘free and credible area council elections’, which he said resulted in the APC securing control of all six councils in the territory.
“Now we have all six area councils of FCT under APC,” he said; the opposition failed to make a significant impact in the recent polls.
“I was the problem before, in the FCT, holding back with the PDP, but now I am no longer there, so nothing is holding the APC back,” he said.
Reflecting on his political past, Aduda said his previous affiliation with the PDP had weakened the APC in Abuja, adding, “With my defection, the ruling party now has a clear coast.”
Looking ahead, Aduda expressed confidence in the APC’s prospects in the next general elections, vowing to work towards the re-election of President Tinubu in 2027.
On his political future, Aduda said he would consult widely with his constituents before deciding whether to return to the Senate, adding that “I will listen to the calls of my people carefully. If it is their wish for me to return to the Senate and serve them, I will heed their call.”
In attendance at the briefing were the Chairman, Kwali Area Council, and ALGON Chairman, FCT, Danladi Chiya; John Gabaya, Chairman, Bwari Area Council; and Abdullahi Sabo, Chairman, Kuje Area Council.
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