By Eunice Orike
Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has warned residents of the area against supporting leaders coming to them with fake promise urging the voters to be warry of such politicians.
He submitted that the forthcoming in AMAC should be made to favour those with proven record of service rather than those who make “sugar-coated, fake promises ahead of the 2026 Council elections.
Speaking at the annual Indi-Igbo New Yam Festival in Abuja, Maikalangu urged voters to evaluate candidates based on their tangible contributions to community development, not empty rhetoric.
“We are not here to simply occupy a seat; we are here to serve the community with real projects and accountable governance,” My message to every AMAC resident is simple: look beyond the promises. Vote for continuity, vote for substance, and support leadership that has already delivered on the people’s expectations”, he said.
The Chairman, who has formally declared his intention to seek re-election in the February 21, 2026 council polls, said his administration’s performance speaks for itself through visible infrastructure and people-oriented programmes.
Maikalangu’s re-election campaign has gathered momentum following endorsements from key political blocs and groups, including the South-South caucus, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, the Candido Progressive Network, and several APC-aligned associations.
Demonstrating the inclusive nature of his government, Maikalangu attended the event alongside a diverse team of political stakeholders. His Chief of Staff, Emeka Orji, and Supervisory Councillor for Education, Obi Arinze, both of Igbo extraction joined him at the festival, underscoring his administration’s multi-ethnic outlook.
Also present were AMAC APC Chairman, Alhaji Muktar Abubakar; APC Secretary, Bala Babale; APC South-East Chairman, Chief Obi Rex; and the PDP AMAC Chairman, Chief God-abeg Egbe, reflecting a rare show of inter-party unity in local governance.
According to Maikalangu, his next term, if re-elected, will focus on consolidating on the ongoing projects and deepening service-driven governance across the council.
