Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged to recommend Julius Adamu, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate in Bwari Area Council, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointment as chairman of the FCT Universal Basic Education Commission (FCT-UBEC).
Wike announced on Monday, 26-10-2026, during an interactive meeting with political stakeholders and residents in Bwari, where he praised Adamu for withdrawing from the February 2026 council election to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joshua Ishaku.
According to The PUNCH, the minister described Adamu as a strong contender who demonstrated political loyalty and humility by stepping aside in the interest of cooperation among political stakeholders in the FCT.
Wike said he had approached Adamu before the election and asked him to withdraw from the race to support Ishaku, explaining that the move was intended to consolidate political backing for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The minister said Adamu accepted the request and agreed to mobilize his supporters behind the APC candidate.
Wike added that he planned to submit Adamu’s name to the President for consideration to head the FCT-UBEC. The proposed appointment, however, has not been conf
