Fresh controversy has emerged in Gwagwalada Area Council following allegations of last-minute recruitment and contract awards by the outgoing administration, raising concerns about transparency, administrative consistency, and accountability.
According to a Facebook post by Muhammed Isah Hassan, reports indicate that approximately 25 junior staff, 15 senior staff, and 10 additional personnel were recently recruited into the Gwagwalada Area Council. The appointments were allegedly backdated to December 2025 and reportedly signed by the outgoing Head of Administration, Andrew Gad.
Sources further revealed that this development may not end there, as about 80 additional staff from L.E.A. Gwagwalada are reportedly expected to receive appointment letters in the coming days.
What has sparked further outrage among residents and stakeholders is the claim that members of the current administration had previously criticized the Obama-led administration for similar recruitment practices. At the time, they reportedly accused the previous leadership of irregular employment and payment of staff for over 11 months.
However, with the tenure of the current chairman, Hon. Abu Giri, having barely three months left in office, critics say the alleged last-minute recruitment mirrors the very actions that were once condemned.
Observers say this raises serious questions about governance consistency, fairness, and administrative integrity within the council.
In addition to the recruitment controversy, reports also indicate that the present administration is still awarding last-minute solar contracts, a development that has further fueled public concern.
According to the post, contractors engaging in such arrangements may be taking significant risks, as the incoming administration may review or discontinue last-minute agreements.
Stakeholders and concerned residents argue that leadership should reflect the standards it once demanded from others, emphasizing that the people of Gwagwalada deserve clarity, transparency, and accountability, especially as the administration approaches the end of its tenure.
The situation continues to generate debate within political and civic circles across Gwagwalada, with many calling for official clarification from the Abu Giri administration regarding the alleged recruitments and contracts.
As of the time of filing this report, Chronicles Reporters has not received any official response from the Gwagwalada Area Council authorities regarding the allegations.
More details are expected to emerge as stakeholders continue to monitor developments closely.
— Chronicles Reporters