‘I’m Mr Project like you’ — ADC chairmanship candidate seeks Wike’s backing
‘I’m Mr Project like you’ — ADC chairmanship candidate seeks Wike’s backing
Moses Paul, candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election for the forthcoming February 21 election, has appealed to Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to support his candidacy.
Speaking on Sunday in an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo, host of 90Minutes Africa, Paul said he shares Wike’s views on performance-driven governance.
He referenced recent remarks by the FCT minister, who criticised the current AMAC administration’s failure to provide operational vehicles for security agencies.
Paul said while rebuking the council leadership, Wike compared the situation with his own tenure as chairman of Obio/Akpor LGA in Rivers state, pointing to concrete achievements as a benchmark for leadership at the grassroots.
The ADC candidate said the minister’s comments underscored the importance of tangible results, a standard he already meets, even without holding the chairmanship.
Paul described himself as “Mr Project”, a moniker associated with Wike when he was the governor of Rivers, noting that his governance style mirrors Wike’s focus on project delivery and accountability.
The ADC candidate said he has addressed community needs within AMAC by supporting the renovation of primary schools and improvements to primary healthcare centres.
“For me, who is not yet on the seat, I’m already fixing schools and primary healthcare centres; I think naturally I should be Mr Wike’s candidate,” he said.
He argued that his actions demonstrate preparedness for office and a commitment to addressing local challenges, adding that this record distinguishes him from other candidates.
The ADC candidate, who is also an aide to Peter Obi, former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, said many of Nigeria’s governance challenges persist because credible individuals often avoid active involvement in politics.
“Nation building, leadership, good governance and accountability are meaningless if we don’t participate in politics,” Paul said.
“People of value, character and moral conscience must come into politics because it is the road to everything we desire as a nation.”
He said AMAC is strategic to the nation’s capital, noting that the council hosts the president, foreign embassies, and significant business interests and therefore requires capable, competent leadership.
The ADC candidate said managing such a sensitive and influential council demands individuals with capacity, discipline, and a track record of service, qualities he said he brings to the race.
