FCT Council Elections: Why Dr. Mo is a fascinating candidate to look out for….

By AbdulRahman Obaje

A fascinating candidate to look out for in the upcoming Federal Capital Territory, FCT Councils elections is the popular Dr. Moses Paul, also known as Dr Mo; a quintessential leader and advocator of immense value and intellectual capacity. adsbygoogle || []).push({});

Dr. Mo, the Founder of the Free Nigeria Foundation, a civic-driven platform dedicated to promoting good governance, social justice, and a new Nigeria that works for all is not just a dogged activist, he is widely and fondly recognized as a bridge-builder between civil society, political leadership, and the citizenry.

His antecedent and passion in community building transcend rivalry making him a popular choice when it comes to formulating actionable policies, tackling multi-dimensional societal ills and mass advocacy.

He has been actively involved in the Nigerian politics and civil society mobilization for some times now and recently, he had organized ground shaking civic and national events; MAYDAY! MAYDAY! 2025: Unleashing the Power Surge of Nigeria’s Workforce held May 2, 2025, Abuja. Also the Leading the Passion to Patriotism Project 2025 is his activism aimed at reawakening national values.

A well known grassroots builder, Dr. Mo’s political strategy is building alliances with groups. He had built strong affiliation with the Abuja Indigenous inhabitants such as the Gbagyi (also known as Gwari) and Gwandara ethnic groups, the Bassa, Ganagana (Abawa), Gade, Egbira, and Koro peoples. He is also in touch with the Middle Belt Forum, the Igbo groups across board, the Igala people, and other ethnic groups in the course of advancing grassroots mobilization in the 12 wards of AMAC.

Dr. Mo is also a Communicator with strong emphasis on values, accountability, youth empowerment, and community-based development. It might interest you to know that he is currently working on “A Working Document for the New Nigeria That Is Possible” outlining Nigeria’s challenges, potentials, and governance reforms.

It is also pertinent to mention here that his moderation, simplicity and humility is another quality that project him and earned him respect and trust in some quarters. Recently, while appearing before the gathering of the apex Igala Umbrella Association, Igala Cultural and Development Association, ICDA, he made it known to the public that he is willing and ready to serve the people of the Abuja Municipal Area Council through the ballot box.

He had said, “I am your project!; I am your prayer!”

This thorough-bred energetic, experienced and dogged advocator of social justice, Dr. Mo is willing and ready to contest for the keenly contested Chairmanship position of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the forthcoming 2026 elections on the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC).