FCT: Youth Minister backs Shekwolo Haruna’s chairmanship bid in Bwari

The Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has pledged his full support for the political aspiration of Hon. Shekwolo Haruna Audi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council in the 2026 FCT Area Council elections.

Olawande gave the assurance on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, when Shekwolo, accompanied by a delegation of party stakeholders, paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Abuja.

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The Minister also confirmed his attendance at a forthcoming fundraising dinner to be organized in Shekwolo’s honor by the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS). He said the dinner would not only raise funds for the campaign but also serve as a platform to mobilize stakeholders, political associates, and experts toward achieving a common goal of delivering victory for the APC candidate.

While soliciting the Minister’s guidance and support, Shekwolo expressed his commitment to grassroots development and pledged to work tirelessly, not just for his election, but also to deliver on the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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Olawande lauded Shekwolo’s resilience and determination, assuring him of unwavering support.

“Go and start your consultation. You are the next chairman. I really admire your doggedness as a youth,” the Minister declared.

On his part, Hon. Shekwolo Haruna Audi, as a mark of appreciation, presented the Minister with a traditional Gbagyi attire, symbolizing honor and loyalty.

The APC candidate was accompanied on the visit by the Bwari APC Chairman, Aliyu Tanko Shere, the Director General of Commitee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitization (CYMS), Chief Obinna Nwaka, and other CYSM representatives, Kenneth Omeiza and Hon. Kelechi Ugwumba.

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