A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Micah Yohanna Jiba, has sparked fresh debate by calling for the reversal of Mr. Solomon Adodo’s nomination as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) representative on the newly approved North Central Development Commission board, citing concerns over marginalization and federal character violations.
Hon. Jiba, who represented the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency of the FCT, contended that Adodo hails from Benue State and therefore cannot represent the interests of the FCT. He described the nomination as a continuation of systemic exclusion, alleging that the FCT was the only part of the North Central zone left without a native representative on the Commission.
“The FCT is an integral part of the North Central zone and has nowhere else to go. Our people deserve proper representation,” Jiba said, urging the federal government to reverse the appointment in line with the principle of fairness and inclusion enshrined in the federal character framework.
He referenced past instances where public outcry led to nomination reversals and called on President Bola Tinubu to act in accordance with his “Renewed Hope” agenda, which promises inclusivity and equitable representation.
Jiba warned that allowing the appointment to stand could set a dangerous precedent for the continued marginalization of FCT indigenes in federal appointments.
“The outcome of this matter will have significant implications for the representation of the FCT and the principle of federal character,” he concluded.
The call for a reversal adds to growing tensions around equitable representation in national institutions, especially for the FCT, which often finds itself politically sidelined despite its central role in national governance.
