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  • Maikalangu votes in Garki village, express shock over death of PDP Chairman

    Maikalangu votes in Garki village, express shock over death of PDP Chairman

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Honourable Christopher Maikalangu, today casted his vote in the 2023.general elections at 1:50 pm.at the Garki village Polling Unit 004 at Nsukka street.

    Immediately after casting his vote, the AMAC Chairman told newsmen that the process as impressive especially with the turn out of voters and the peaceful atmosphere , adding that this is a plus to INECt in the 2023 elections.

    “I am happy by the turnout of voters. In every election, there must be winners and losers. I am impressed by the credibility and hope PDP will win all positions,” he said

    Also, Maikalangu expressed his deep sorrow over the sudden death of the chairman Peoples Democratic party FCT, Sunday Zakka.

    He lamented that the deceased until his death was with him, when they parted, only for him to learn about his death later on.

  • FCTA takes election sensitization to Garki, Wuse Residents

    FCTA takes election sensitization to Garki, Wuse Residents

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The FCTA has taken its sensitization campaign of peaceful conduct during the upcoming elections to residents of Garki and Wuse Districts in the Territory

    The Director, FCT Department of Information and Communications Mr. Sule Hamzat noted that the week-long exercise, which commenced Monday, is to enlighten residents on peaceful and orderly conduct before, during and after the polls, this Saturday, February 25, 2023.

    The Director, Hamzat, who spoke through Deputy Director, Public Enlightenment in the Department, Mrs. Josie Mudasiru, said that it was important to sensitise residents of the FCT concerning the forthcoming election, as the exercise can only be carried out successfully, in a peaceful condition and environment.

    “What we have come here to do is, to appeal to the people to go and cast their votes on Saturday, in a peaceful and orderly manner.”

    “There is every need for residents to eschew arguments and quarrels that could trigger violence, which undermines, smooth conduct of elections”.

    “As Nigerians, we must comport ourselves in an orderly and decent manner. Cast your vote quietly for candidates of your choice, without being compelled to, and refrain from compelling others.”

    “If you must wait for votes to be counted, then endeavour to stay at a safe distance. Let us all remember that after this election, we will still be together and there will still be one Nigeria.”
    An Abuja resident who works as a panel beater inside Gwagwalada Motor Park, in Area One, Garki, Matthew Macaulay, welcomed the enlightenment exercise and said they have been praying daily for a peaceful, free and fair polls in the election coming up in few days.

    Macaulay said,”I will vote the person that I love and know that can turn around the fortunes of Nigeria, because what we’re passing through now, is very distressing. I quite appreciate the efforts of the FCT Administration in sensitizing us to embrace peace at the polls.”

    The sensitisation team toured round Gwagwalada Motor Park, in Area One to Wuse Market and Garki Market.