The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described governance as a covenant, stating that politicians must fulfill the promises they make to the people during campaigns, as reported by DAILY POST.
Wike made this statement on Wednesday while inaugurating the construction of the Kabusa-Ketti Access Road in Abuja, underlining the importance of leaders being accountable to the citizens who elected them.
The minister praised President Bola Tinubu for keeping his promises through him, according to Wike, the president’s commitment is evident in the ongoing development projects across the FCT.
Wike also called on citizens to support leaders who deliver results rather than those who make empty speeches.
He said it is important to elect leaders who will return to the people with evidence of their work.
“I tell people something: there is nothing difficult about government. Note that Mr President has come through me to fulfill the promise he has made.”
“This time around we will send people who will listen. Politics no be grammar… Make una no dey follow people wey dey speak grammar. You don see who grammar help?”
“We will send people who will come back to you and say this is what you sent me to do and this is what I have brought,” he said.