The Abuja Original Inhabitants Youths Empowerment Organization (AOIYEO) has called on FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to ensure fair representation of Original Inhabitants in appointments across the six area councils. In a statement, AOIYEO urged the minister to prioritise balanced appointments that reflect the demographic spread of the indigenous communities. The group emphasized the need for equity in the distribution of appointments to prevent marginalization within the Original Inhabitants (OIs) population. It stressed that inclusive representation would promote unity and foster development across the area councils. AOIYEO said the appointments should be based on merit and geographical spread to ensure all communities benefit.
AOIYEO's appeal exposes the ongoing tension between political appointments and ethnic equity in Abuja's indigenous communities. With Nyesom Wike holding full control of the FCT's administrative structure, the minister's choices will directly shape access to power for Original Inhabitants. If appointments favour certain clans or councils, it could deepen existing grievances among minority groups within the OI population. Given past patterns, a public appeal alone is unlikely to shift the balance without visible follow-through.
