FCTA workers chase Nyesom Wike's motorcade in Abuja

Tension rose in Abuja on Monday as aggrieved Federal Capital Territory Administration workers chased the motorcade of Minister Nyesom Wike during a protest over unresolved welfare and salary issues. A video captured the incident, highlighting the workers' frustrations.

In Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, a group of workers from the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) expressed their discontent on Monday by pursuing the motorcade of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike. The action stemmed from ongoing protests related to welfare concerns and unpaid salaries that the workers claim have not been addressed.

Daily Trust obtained a video showing the workers confronting the minister's convoy, underscoring the level of tension during the event. The workers had reportedly been demonstrating for some time, pointing to persistent administrative issues within the FCTA.

This incident reflects broader challenges faced by public sector employees in Nigeria, where delays in salary payments and welfare provisions can lead to public demonstrations. No further details on the immediate aftermath or official responses were available from the sighted materials.

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NLC-led FCTA workers striking outside Abuja government building, holding defiant placards against court order and minister's warnings.
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NLC defies court order on FCTA workers' strike

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that a National Industrial Court order cannot halt the ongoing strike by Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) workers. NLC leadership insists the strike will continue despite the ruling. Meanwhile, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has warned striking workers to resume duties or face sanctions.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has highlighted the ongoing neglect of rural communities in the FCT.

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The Federal Capital Territory's area council elections on February 21, 2026, recorded low voter turnout and late polling station openings, according to Yiaga Africa. Allegations of voter intimidation arose due to the presence of Minister Nyesom Wike at polling units, while security measures blocked entry points to Abuja. Former senator Shehu Sani noted widespread apathy among residents.

Ahead of the February 21 chairmanship elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Commissioner of Police Miller G. Dantawaye met with chairmanship candidates and stakeholders.

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The African Democratic Congress has criticized a curfew in the Federal Capital Territory declared a day before the election, calling it an attempt to suppress voters. The Peoples Democratic Party has denied approving the stepping down of two chairmanship candidates for the Saturday poll, describing the move as shameful.

In the aftermath of the 2026 Area Council elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, newly elected officials have called for unity and expressed satisfaction with the results. Comrade Kasim Mohammed Ikwa, chairman-elect of Gwagwalada Area Council, urged the indigenous Koro ethnic group to embrace unity. Meanwhile, Kelvin N. Onodegba described the re-election of the AMAC chair as a vote of confidence.

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