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2023 Election: AMAC Chairman Elect Calls on PMB to Sign Electoral Act

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2 years ago

February 23, 2022

The Chairman Elect, Abuja Municipal Area Council, Christopher Zakka (MAIKALANGU),appeal to President Buhari to signed the Electoral Act as a parting gift to Nigerians inorder to have a free, fair and credible elections come 2023.

He made the appeal during a Press briefing at the campaign office in Abuja today.

Represented by AMAC Spokesman, Hon. Emmanuel Iyang,the Chairman Committee on Media and Awareness, said the essence of the press briefing was to thanked God for the opportunity that has been given to them, to appreciate God and appreciate the entire people of Abuja.

According to him,this is the first time in AMAC history, that the fulani have the opportunity to become the second in command as far as AMAC leadership is concerned.

“We’ve never had it this good, that Nigerians have decided to ensure that democracy comes in a peaceful and harmonious situation like we had on 12th of February 2022. “It was a peaceful election, and to God be the glory, the result was announced, and we all agreed that people decided to take their faith by their hands”.

“We want to appeal to Mr president that the good heart he has started implementing in other areas like he did in Anambra and FCT, to sign the Electoral Act so that we can have the best election in the country come 2023”.

Electoral Act will give us a free,fair and credible elections ,where the international community will applaud Nigerians for doing well.

Speaking further, “We sincerely, believe that Mr. President who always believes and we believe want the best for Nigeria will do the needful as a parting gift to Nigerians by signing the Electoral Act.

“We want to sincerely thank Nigerians who come out in mass to vote and ensure that their vote counts. “They stood and ensure that their votes were counted and followed the ballot to the collection centre until the votes was announced.

“This is a prelude to what we believe Nigerians will continue to do even in 2023 to ensure that their votes counts”.

“We want to thanked Mr. President for allowing a free and fair elections, the Minister of FCT and all the stakeholders, including INEC, the police, the media and everyother persons, security agencies who ensure that there was free, fair and credible election”.

The newly elected, vice chairman of AMAC, Abuja Municipal Area Council,Hon. Nasiru Usman,appreciate God ,the entire stakeholders of the FCT for the great job and for the opportunity given to them during the last election.

Alot of negative things were said will happen during the last election,we appreciate PMB for the promised he made to ensure free and fair elections and that is what we got.

We appreciate each an every member of AMAC community and FCT at large that have contributed to the success of this election.

They played their roles for coming out in mass to vote diligently and wait patiently for the result at their various unit. He assures that there was never a mistake or error that they came out and voted.
He also assures that every stakeholders will be carried along to come and contribute their quota and advice so that we can form a government of all,not government of PDP, but government of inclusiveness.
Chairman Miyeti Allah ,Abuja Municipal Area Council, Adamu Rabo, congratulated the Chairman Elect, AMAC, Christopher Zakka (MAIKALANGU ) and His Vice ,Hon. Nasiru Usman, for the victory.

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AMAC names crescent after Akwa Ibom governor

Published

4 weeks ago

March 22, 2024

The Gleamer

By Philomina Attah
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), on Thursday in Abuja, unveiled a crescent named after the Governor of Akwa Ibom, Eno Umo

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the crescent, located in the Idu industrial area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was named after Umo in recognition of his track record as governor.

The naming of the crescent is seen as a fitting tribute to the governor’s achievements and a testament to his contribution to the advancement of the area.

Speaking during the unveiling of the crescent, the Chairman of AMAC, Christopher Maikalangu, described the governor as a “son of the soil” whose achievements in road construction, agriculture, education, and other sectors have been remarkable.

The AMAC chairman, represented by the council’s Supervisory Councillor on Special Duties, Mr Emmanuel Inyang, praised the governor’s commitment to development and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the progress of the community.

“He has done very well within the shortest time of his tenure in office.

“In terms of road infrastructure, in terms of agriculture, in terms of education, in terms of other activities that he has been able to put in place.

“Arising from your numerous contributions to your fatherland, AMAC has deemed it fit to recognise your contribution and issue a ‘symbol of award of the street name’ in your honour in appreciation of your commitment to developing the country.

“We see this as an opportunity to encourage you to do more for the people of your state.

“We wish you more grace as you discharge your responsibility and give enviable service to your fatherland,” the chairman said.

Akariyere Tommy, the Transitional Chairman of Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, expressed gratitude to the council for recognising the governor’s contributions to the development of the area.

Tommy emphasised the importance of history and how naming the crescent after the governor would serve as testimony to his achievements.

He applauded the council members and staff for their dedication and support.

In his comments on behalf of the governor, Mr Jeremiah Efeh, the Director of Finance, Akwa Ibom Liaison Officer Abuja, thanked the council for finding the governor worthy of the honour. (NAN)

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