The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Stakeholders Assembly has strongly condemned the attack on President Bola Tinubu's convoy at the Shehu Shagari Mosque in Abuja. The incident, which occurred on Friday, November 13, 2026, was described as barbaric and reprehensible. The Assembly's President, Aliyu Daniel Kwali, stated that the attack was an affront to the Office of the President and a threat to the country's democratic values.
The FCT Stakeholders Assembly has reaffirmed its support for Tinubu's re-election in 2027, vowing to intensify mobilisation across the FCT to secure a second term for the President. The Assembly called on relevant security agencies to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the incident, identify those responsible, and ensure that they are brought to justice. This was contained in a statement issued by Kwali on Sunday.
The Assembly expressed concern over the timing of the attack, noting that it occurred barely 14 days after residents and indigenous communities in the FCT unanimously endorsed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima as their preferred candidates for the 2027 presidential election. The group raised concerns about growing desperation and intolerance among certain political interests ahead of the next general elections.
The FCT Stakeholders Assembly cautioned against generalising the actions of a few individuals, insisting that the incident did not represent the position or political aspirations of the majority of FCT residents and indigenous communities. The Assembly described itself as a unifying platform representing the interests of original inhabitants and residents across the territory.
The group reiterated its confidence in Tinubu's leadership and support for his administration's Renewed Hope Agenda. The Assembly assured the President that the incident would neither intimidate its members nor discourage them from supporting his administration and political ambition ahead of the 2027 elections. The Assembly pledged to strengthen its mobilisation structures and reach out to more constituents across the FCT to advance the President's re-election bid.
Reaffirming its endorsement of Tinubu and Shettima, the Assembly appealed to political actors, supporters, and other stakeholders to exercise restraint and embrace peaceful, issue-based engagement as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. The group warned that political actions capable of escalating tension, threatening public safety, or undermining democratic values should be avoided.
The FCT Stakeholders Assembly reaffirmed its solidarity with Tinubu, the FCT, and Nigeria, while restating its commitment to supporting the President's administration and political aspirations. The Assembly's President, Aliyu Daniel Kwali, declared that the group's endorsement of Tinubu and Shettima remains firm, and its support remains resolute.
Key points
- The FCT Stakeholders Assembly has condemned the attack on President Tinubu's convoy and reaffirmed its support for his 2027 re-election bid.
- The Assembly has called for a comprehensive investigation into the incident and urged restraint and peaceful engagement among political actors.
- The group has pledged to strengthen its mobilisation structures to advance Tinubu's re-election bid.
