House of Reps aspirant seeks collaboration between govt, traditional rulers 

An aspirant for the House of Representatives seat of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Sarah Ivie Adidi, has made a case for effective collaboration between the government and traditional rulers.

Adidi said sustained collaboration between traditional institutions and the government would strengthen governance and enhance development outcomes, especially at the community level.

She spoke while presenting rams to newly elevated first-class traditional rulers in the FCT, as a mark of honour and in appreciation of their unifying role in their domains.

Adidi said the gesture was intended to recognise the vital and critical role of the royal fathers in fostering peaceful coexistence and unity among residents within their respective domains in the nation’s capital.

According to her, royal fathers have continued to provide leadership and guidance at the grassroots level, contributing significantly to stability and community development in the FCT.

The aspirant noted that the donation was a demonstration of her deep appreciation for the traditional institution, which she described as a stabilising force in the nation’s capital.

Adidi further noted that traditional rulers continue to play indispensable roles in conflict resolution, community leadership and the preservation of cultural values in various communities in the nation’s capital.

She added that the gesture was equally aimed at ensuring that the royal fathers feel recognised, appreciated and to herald the forthcoming Sallah celebration.

She said, “Our traditional rulers are the custodians of our heritage and the bridge between government and the people at the grassroots. This small gesture is a way of appreciating their fatherly roles and their continuous efforts in maintaining peaceful coexistence among diverse communities in the FCT.”

She reiterated her commitment to inclusive representation, promising to prioritise policies and programmes that would promote unity, security and socio-economic advancement across AMAC and Bwari Area councils if elected into the House of Representatives.

Some of those presented with the rams include His Royal Highness Alhaji Awwal Musa Ijakoro II Sarkin Bwari; His Royal Highness Dr. Usman Nga Kupi, Sa’peyi of Garki, and His Royal Highness Alhaji Ismaila Mohammed, Sarki Karshi.

The traditional rulers commended the aspirant for the gesture, describing it as timely and symbolic, particularly as Muslims prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

They noted that such acts of recognition would further strengthen the relationship between political actors and traditional institutions, while also encouraging continued efforts toward peace-building and community development in the FCT.

House of Reps aspirant seeks collaboration between govt, traditional rulers