The Joshua–Nasir (JIMNAS) Administration of Bwari Area Council has dismissed reports of a disagreement between the Executive Chairman, Hon. Joshua Musa Ishaku, and his Vice Chairman, Hon. Nasir Shehu, describing allegations of a rift over political appointments and a purported impeachment plot as fabricated attempts to destabilise the government.
In an official clarification issued on Saturday, November 14, 2026, and signed by Abubakar Ali, Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman, the administration said the reports circulating on social media were malicious, misleading and intended to create unnecessary tension within the council.
The statement maintained that there was no appointment crisis between the two leaders and no plan to impeach the Executive Chairman, insisting that both officials continued to maintain a cordial and productive working relationship based on mutual understanding, trust, shared responsibilities and a common commitment to good governance.
According to the administration, certain individuals opposed to its progress and growing public acceptance were attempting to manufacture divisions within the government in the hope of weakening the JIMNAS political movement and undermining its stability.
The statement further alleged that some individuals had openly expressed their desire to see the Chairman and his deputy fall apart, believing that a breakdown in their relationship could provide an opportunity to destabilise the administration and eventually bring the political movement to its knees.
However, the government insisted that such expectations would remain futile, stressing that the partnership between Ishaku and Shehu remained intact despite what it described as efforts by political antagonists to create discord.
Addressing the alleged impeachment plot, the administration described the narrative as deliberately fabricated, arguing that it was designed to create distrust, tension and disharmony within the corridors of power in Bwari Area Council.
It maintained that the controversy was an attempt to manipulate public perception and sow seeds of division within a government that remained united in purpose and committed to fulfilling its mandate.
The JIMNAS Administration also urged political stakeholders and residents of Bwari to move beyond the 2026 election, noting that the period of political contestation had ended and the focus should now be on governance, accountability and service delivery.
According to the statement, the mandate given to the administration by the people of Bwari Area Council carries a responsibility to deliver purposeful leadership and tangible development, rather than allow political distractions to consume the government’s attention.
The administration acknowledged the financial and resource constraints confronting the council but said it remained determined to utilise available resources judiciously to advance its development agenda and address the needs of communities across the area.
It stressed that its priorities remained governance, development and service delivery, adding that fabricated controversies and divisive political narratives would not derail its commitment to the people.
The statement called on residents, party faithful and political stakeholders to disregard the reports and avoid becoming instruments in the hands of individuals allegedly seeking to undermine the stability of the government.
It also urged residents to remain calm and continue with their lawful activities, while encouraging them to support the administration’s efforts towards building what it described as a more prosperous and inclusive Bwari Area Council.
The administration, however, warned that its commitment to peace, unity and responsible governance should not be mistaken for weakness, declaring that it would remain resolute and focused on delivering its electoral promises.
Reaffirming the position of the government, the statement declared that the Joshua–Nasir partnership remained strong, the JIMNAS movement remained united, and the administration remained focused on its mandate.
The clarification was signed by Abubakar Ali, Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, on behalf of the administration.
The statement concluded with the administration’s message: “Bwari Area Council, Working for the People.”