By Abiola Olawale
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has hailed the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, describing the results as a definitive statement from the Nigerian people.
Official results from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, February 22, revealed that the APC secured a commanding lead, winning five out of the six Area Councils.
Reacting to the victories, Keyamo took to social media and official channels to congratulate the party’s candidates.
The minister said: “The real Nigerians have now spoken for themselves, not those who pose for cameras in front of the National Assembly, claiming to speak for Nigerians.
“Not some funny journalists who don’t know the polling units in their villages, seated comfortably in some studios and claiming to speak for Nigerians, and not the clueless opposition claiming to speak for Nigerians.
“Everyone or any group has a right to their opinions, but never claim to speak for ‘Nigerians’ when there is no yardstick to ascertain your claim.
“When you make your point, clearly state it is your own belief or the position of your NGO or organisation, but do not pose as some Voltron defending the majority of ‘Nigerians’.That is just my point.”
