AMAC Chairman Urges Councillors to Engage Electorate

During the inauguration of the 10th legislative assembly of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), chairman Christoph Maikalangu advised newly sworn councillors to actively engage with their constituents and address their concerns. He emphasized the importance of being accessible to the electorate and reminded the councillors of their responsibilities to uphold the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Maikalangu described the councillors as "foot soldiers" at the grassroots level, urging them to listen to the needs of the people and to avoid running away from electoral pressures. He cautioned against actions that could create unnecessary legislative bottlenecks that would hinder development within the council.

Additionally, he congratulated the newly elected speaker of the assembly, Mr. Yunana Ishaya, and called for a focus on service that prioritizes the interests of the people over political differences.

Maikalangu expressed a desire for a cordial relationship between the executive and legislative arms of the council to facilitate the delivery of democratic dividends to the grassroots.