A political storm may be brewing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as Musa Idris Danjuma (MID), a 2025 President Award winner, has publicly urged residents of Gwagwalada Area Council’s neighbouring councils to be cautious about supporting the House of Representatives ambition of the current chairman, Abubakar Jibrin Giri.
In a strongly worded message circulating on social media, Danjuma, speaking “on behalf of the good people of Gwagwalada,” called on residents of Kwali Area Council, Abaji Area Council, and Kuje Area Council to carefully evaluate Giri’s record before supporting his bid to represent the constituency at the National Assembly of Nigeria.
According to Danjuma, residents of Gwagwalada believe they are in the best position to assess the chairman’s performance after experiencing his leadership directly.
“As you must have known by now, the current chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Abu Giri, has expressed interest in contesting for the House of Representatives,” Danjuma wrote. “But as residents of other area councils, you must be cautious and resist any attempt to support that aspiration.”
The message alleged that Giri’s tenure in office has not delivered the level of development many residents expected. Danjuma claimed that instead of focusing on projects capable of improving the lives of ordinary citizens, the administration was widely perceived by some residents as being associated with poor performance and controversies surrounding lifestyle and personal wealth.
“Many residents believe his time in office was marked more by alleged self-enrichment, the building of luxury houses, and controversies surrounding his lifestyle than genuine service to the people,” the statement said.
DanJuma argued that leadership at the national level requires a verifiable track record of development and accountability, urging voters in the constituency to pay attention to the experiences of people in Gwagwalada before making political decisions.
“I urge you to listen carefully to the voices of Gwagwalada residents and be wary of supporting any political ambition that does not reflect the true interests and welfare of the people,” he added.
He ended the message with a Hausa proverb: “In kunni ya ji, jiki ya tsira,” meaning “When the ear listens, the body is saved,” implying that voters should learn from the experiences of others.
The comments have begun generating discussions across political circles within the FCT, particularly as preparations for future legislative contests gradually gather momentum.
As of the time of filing this report, Abubakar Jibrin Giri had not publicly responded to the allegations or criticisms raised in the message.
Political observers say the unfolding debate reflects growing tensions and scrutiny around local governance records as aspirants begin positioning themselves for higher offices in the FCT.
Chronicles Reporters will continue to monitor developments surrounding the emerging political conversation within Federal Capital Territory.