The Chairman of Mohammed Kasim Ikwa, who was sworn in yesterday, has raised alarm over the financial state of the council, declaring that the administration of his predecessor, Abu Giri, left behind what he described as the highest level of debt ever recorded in the history of Gwagwalada Area Council governance.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of ward councillors at the council secretariat on Tuesday, Kasim said the magnitude of inherited liabilities was troubling but insisted it would not serve as an excuse for inaction under his leadership.
He stated that his administration would be guided by accountability, transparency, and a firm commitment to justice for the people of Gwagwalada, stressing that public resources must be managed with responsibility and clear results.
The chairman also disclosed that his government would operate with a seven-point agenda aimed at driving development across key sectors of the council.
In a major policy direction announced at the event, Kasim revealed that the long-abandoned and incomplete town hall project would be revived immediately, describing it as a priority infrastructure project for the community.
He further urged the newly sworn-in councillors to work collectively with his administration regardless of political affiliation, calling for unity in putting the interest of Gwagwalada residents above partisan considerations.
Kasim reaffirmed that his government marks the beginning of a renewed focus on service delivery and people-centered governance in the area council.