By Tambaya Julius, Abuja

A group of concerned indigenous contractors of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Tuesday staged a fresh protest at the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding debts for contracts executed on behalf of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration more than three years ago.

The contractors, led by their chairman, Adebola Ben, accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr.

Addressing journalists during the protest, Ben said the contractors had exhausted every available channel to seek payment but had received no favourable response from the FCT Administration.

“For over three years, our requests for payment have not received any meaningful attention from the Honourable Minister. We had no option but to take our protest to his employers at the APC national secretariat,” he said.

Ben said the prolonged delay in paying the contractors has inflicted severe financial hardship on many indigenous firms, forcing some businesses to downsize while others battle mounting debts.

According to him, several contractors have laid off workers, while many are facing pressure from banks and other financial institutions over loans secured to execute the projects.

The latest demonstration came barely a week after the group staged a similar protest at the FCDA headquarters on June 22, 2026, demanding payment for completed local contracts. The protest reportedly turned chaotic after security personnel dispersed the demonstrators with teargas.

Ben disclosed that following the incident, the group petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Special Protection Unit (SPU), Femi Haruna, seeking his intervention to ensure a peaceful resolution of the dispute.

He added that the matter is now before a court of competent jurisdiction and expressed optimism that justice would prevail and the contractors would finally receive payment for services already rendered.

By Tambaya Julius, Abuja

The Councillor representing Tattara/Kondoro Ward in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Hon. Barr. Ninda Yona, has organised a thanksgiving and appreciation summit for ward executives and local government appointees in recognition of their contributions to the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries.

The event held over the weekend in Tattara, attracted prominent political figures, party stakeholders and APC supporters from across the ward.

Speaking at the gathering, Barr. Yona commended the ward executives and appointees for their commitment and active participation during the party’s recent primary elections.

“Your role during the primaries is an indication that we are indeed making progress. You have demonstrated that you are true APC members,” she said.

The councillor also appealed to party members to put behind them any grievances arising from the primaries and focus on securing victory for the APC in the forthcoming general election.

“We apologise for whatever irregularities might have occurred during our primaries. Let us see them as challenges that will strengthen us as we work together towards success in the general election,” she added.

Also addressing the gathering, the APC candidate for the Karu/Gitata State Constituency seat in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Abraham Habu Ekpo, urged party executives, appointees and supporters to remain united and committed to the ideals of the APC.

He stressed that unity among party members would be crucial to securing victory in the forthcoming general election, calling on members to work collectively towards achieving the party’s electoral goals.

The gatherers expressed appreciation to Barr. Yona for organising the thanksgiving and appreciation summit.

The described the event as a morale booster and a demonstration of inclusive leadership, assuring the councillor of their continued support and commitment to ensuring the APC records a resounding victory in the forthcoming general election.

By Tambaya Julius, Abuja

A group of concerned indigenous contractors of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Tuesday staged a fresh protest at the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding debts for contracts executed on behalf of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration more than three years ago.

The contractors, led by their chairman, Adebola Ben, accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of failing to respond to repeated appeals for the settlement of outstanding payments owed to them.

Addressing journalists during the protest, Ben said the contractors had exhausted every available channel to seek payment but had received no favourable response from the FCT Administration.

“For over three years, our requests for payment have not received any meaningful attention from the Honourable Minister. We had no option but to take our protest to his employers at the APC national secretariat,” he said.

Ben said the prolonged delay in paying the contractors has inflicted severe financial hardship on many indigenous firms, forcing some businesses to downsize while others battle mounting debts.

According to him, several contractors have laid off workers, while many are facing pressure from banks and other financial institutions over loans secured to execute the projects.

The latest demonstration came barely a week after the group staged a similar protest at the FCDA headquarters on June 22, 2026, demanding payment for completed local contracts. The protest reportedly turned chaotic after security personnel dispersed the demonstrators with teargas.

Ben disclosed that following the incident, the group petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Special Protection Unit (SPU), Femi Haruna, seeking his intervention to ensure a peaceful resolution of the dispute.

He added that the matter is now before a court of competent jurisdiction and expressed optimism that justice would prevail and the contractors would finally receive payment for services already rendered.