Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Bala Mohammed, has stated that his tenure as Minister was at the discretion of his principal, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan who appointed him as Minister. He stated that he has not resigned yet and was not contemplating resigning, contrary to reports in some quarters.
According to him,“If Mr. President says that I should continue and stay here, of course, I will do so. Any assignment he (President) gives me, that I will carry out according to the will of Almighty Allah”.
Others present at the meeting included the Minister of State for FCT, Olajumoke Akinjide; members of the National Assembly representing FCT; Area Councils’ chairmen; the Chairman of FCT Chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Yunusa Suleiman; ward chairmen; women leaders amongst other stakeholders of the party from the six area councils that make up the Territory.
According to the Minister, the meeting was convened to create general awareness and sensitize the people with a view to deepening the democratic process in the Territory.
Different speakers at the meeting commended the Minister on his good administrative style, describing him as a true democrat and party man. Zephaniah Jisalo representing Abuja North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives said they were grateful for the assistance being extended to the party and the area councils by the Minister.
He thus advised area council chairmen to complement the efforts of the Minister in mobilizing and sensitizing the people.
Isah Ega Dobi, the member representing Abuja South Federal Constituency also spoke in similar vein. He said the people of FCT sincerely appreciate Bala Mohammed.
According to him, since the Minister’s assumption of office, things have been functioning smoothly in the nation’s capital.
He said, “We want you to continue here with us, to remain with us so that you will continue the laudable service you have been rendering to all of us here in the FCT.”
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