Why I upgraded Kwali traditional stool

The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has announced the elevation of the Kwali traditional stool from Second Class to First Class status.

Wike made the announcement on Monday during his ongoing “thank you” tour in Kwali.

The visit was organized to appreciate local stakeholders for supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s candidates in the recently concluded February 21, 2026, chairmanship election.

According to the minister, the upgrade follows the unconditional support of the Etsu of Kwali, HRH Luka Nizasan Ayedo (III), for the President’s administration, as well as a formal request by the newly elected chairman of the council, Nuhu Daniel.

“Let me say that your traditional ruler told me previously that you were going to support Mr. President, and we have seen that commitment. Therefore, by the powers conferred on me, I hereby upgrade his stool to first class,” Wike declared.

He added, “Mr. President will always be with you and provide the necessary support.”

The minister also informed the gathering that the traditional ruler would receive a befitting palace.

He expressed his gratitude to the people of the council for fulfilling their promise to support the administration’s candidates during the polls.

Earlier, the Etsu of Kwali, HRH Luka Nizasan Ayedo, thanked the Minister for his visit, describing the tour across the six area councils as “unprecedented.”