Aduda backs Tinubu, says infrastructure drive reflects renewed hope in FCT
By Favour Ulebor Former Senate Minority Leader and All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Philip Aduda, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu, saying ongoing infrastructure projects across the territory are clear evidence of the Renewed Hope Agenda taking shape in the FCT. Aduda said this during the […]
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