Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory have taken to the streets to protest the tenure extension of six area councils’ chairmen and councillors.
The PUNCH gathered that the chairmen and councillors’ terms in office elapsed on Thursday and the newly-elected officials were supposed to be sworn in today.
But the FCT minister, Muhammad Bello, cited a court judgement and extended the officials’ tenure by one year.
Displeased by the extension, residents in the Gwagwalada Area Council on Friday morning took to the streets.
The residents, who barricaded the roads and made bonfires, are demanding a reversal of the decision.
The incident, it was gathered, obstructed vehicular movements in the area.
BREAKING: Academic Activities Halted as ASUU Resumes Strike The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU),…
Actress Destiny Etiko Breaks Silence on Alleged Nollywood Betrayal Destiny Etiko has ignited fresh controversy…
Ramadan Health Tips: Six Ways to Stay Hydrated While Fasting Staying hydrated during Ramadan is…
Tinubu Urges Senate to Confirm Yusuf for NAHCON, Marafa for INEC President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Galatasaray Stun Juventus 5–2 in UEFA Champions League Galatasaray delivered a remarkable comeback to defeat…
Vinicius Jr’s Wonder Goal Gives Real Madrid Victory Over Benfica Vinicius Jr scored a stunning…