PDP Candidate Steps Down for APC Rival in Bwari After Wike’s Intervention
In a dramatic twist ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has withdrawn from the race and thrown his weight behind his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart, Joshua Ishaku Musa.
Sources confirmed that the decision followed direct intervention by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, who reportedly brokered discussions that led to the unexpected development.
Adamu described his withdrawal as a “sacrifice for peace and progress” in Bwari, urging his supporters and party faithful to rally behind Musa in the interest of unity and stability within the council area.
The move has sent shockwaves through the local political landscape, with observers describing it as one of the most surprising realignments in the build-up to the polls. While neither the PDP nor the APC had issued an official statement as of press time, party insiders hinted that further consultations were ongoing.
Political analysts say the endorsement could significantly alter the dynamics of the contest in Bwari, a key area council within the Federal Capital Territory. They note that cross-party endorsements at this level are rare and could reshape alliances ahead of the elections.
Supporters in Bwari expressed mixed reactions, with some praising the move as a step toward political stability, while others questioned the implications for party loyalty and internal democracy.
With the election drawing closer, attention is now focused on how the development will influence voter sentiment and whether it signals broader political recalibrations within the FCT.