Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria, has assured the six newly elected Area Council chairmen of his full cooperation as they begin their tenure. Despite the political differences, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured five of the six chairmanship positions during the recent elections held on February 21, Mr. Wike emphasized that governance should transcend political party lines. He expressed this sentiment during a meeting in Abuja where the newly elected officials came to collect their certificates of return.

Mr. Wike referred to the collaboration he envisions between his administration and the incoming council leaders as a 'rainbow coalition', underscoring the importance of unity in governance for effective service delivery. He congratulated the council chairmen for their hard work and reiterated his desire to work with them to ensure that the residents of the FCT benefit from robust governance. The minister used this occasion to highlight that successful governance requires strong partnerships, especially between different political factions.

The outcomes of the recent elections, with the APC winning in five councils while the Peoples Democratic Party claimed victory in Gwagwalada, reflect a significant political landscape in the FCT. This cooperation between Wike and the newly elected chairmen could set a precedent for collaborative governance, which might help mitigate electoral divisions in the area and address community issues proactively, fostering an environment where all parties work cohesively for the common good.