Popular entertainer and entrepreneur, Obinna Simon, popularly known as MC Tagwaye, has joined the race for the next chairmanship of Abuja Municipal Ar
Popular entertainer and entrepreneur, Obinna Simon, popularly known as MC Tagwaye, has joined the race for the next chairmanship of Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC will, between this year and early next year, conduct the chairmanship election in the nation’s capital, along with the governorship election in Anambra and by-elections into some federal constituencies.
With the campaign slogan “AMAC Must Be Better Again,” MC Tagwaye announced his decision to join the race in a social media post over the weekend.
“I wish to formally announce my interest to run for the office of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Chairman,” he stated.
Popular among young people, who constitute a large percentage of voters in the Federal Capital Territory, Tagwaye said his decision to join the race is in response to the overwhelming call by residents of the Area Council.
“I am running for this office because of the call from the good people and residents of AMAC. I am running for this office because I know the values I am bringing to the table to make AMAC great again.
“Great in security, job creation, digitization of the city center, prompt security response to emergency calls, close visual monitoring and communication systems for every part of AMAC, upgrades to our schools and hospitals, prompt payment of primary school teachers’ entitlements, and the general welfare of all workers in AMAC, among many other initiatives that the campaign council, when set up, will reveal in due time,” he stated further.
He also acknowledged the overwhelming support of residents of the nation’s capital for his brand, expressing hope that the same will be replicated at the polls this year.
MC Tagwaye is credited with honing the skills of young people in various endeavors, especially in the entertainment sector.
Also a philanthropist, he is known for numerous philanthropic and humanitarian campaigns in the nation’s capital, including awarding several scholarships, renovating schools, and donating funds and relief materials to residents.
The primary election is expected to hold in June 2025, while the general elections will take place in February 2026.
Tagwaye said he will announce in the coming days the political party under which he intends to run in next year’s election.
