Sen. Philip T. Aduda Metre (2026)

18/09/2026

THE GAME REALITY

The drumbeat is steadily becoming louder, even as the rhythm grows increasingly incoherent with each passing day. The incurable permutations have begun in earnest, as political parties array themselves against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections—elections that will usher in a new phase of political leadership and determine who will pioneer the affairs of the nation.

We are certainly in for interesting times as we watch politicians strategise, realign and attempt to defeat an incumbent president who will be on the ballot.

It is worth remembering that many of the same political actors who sought to defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election are once again preparing for another contest. In 2023, Tinubu emerged victorious over Atiku Abubakar of the PDP and Peter Obi of the Labour Party, despite the fact that the combined votes of the two opposition candidates exceeded the APC candidate’s total.

Here we are again: the same actors, perhaps even more determined and more politically aggrieved, are preparing to challenge an incumbent who has been around the political terrain long enough to understand how the game is played.

There is also a broader political argument about the informal North-South rotation of presidential power. Supporters of this arrangement argue that an eight-year tenure for one region followed by eight years for the other helps sustain a sense of inclusion and confidence in the Nigerian project.

From this perspective, the possibility of another southern presidency immediately after President Tinubu raises questions about how the principle of rotation would be interpreted. Conversely, the emergence of a northern candidate could be viewed by proponents of the rotation principle as a return to the established sequence.

These competing interests make the 2027 contest far more complex than a simple contest between political parties. It is a contest involving personalities, regional calculations, alliances, history, incumbency, voter sentiment and the future direction of the country.

The permutations will continue. Alliances will continue to emerge. Political actors will continue to reposition themselves. Social media will continue to amplify every rumour, calculation and counter-calculation.

But ultimately, it is the Nigerian voter who will decide.

The game has begun. The permutations are everywhere. The real contest is only beginning.

15/09/2026

THE DOG SACRIFICE

Once upon a time, in the vast savannah of Amama, there arose a dog who suddenly discovered, in the company of clever little animals, that he was destined to be king.

His friends gathered around him—those who fed on applause, hashtags and the sweet fragrance of political flattery—and whispered into his ears:

“You are no longer a dog. You are a king.”

And because a politician can sometimes become intoxicated by the echo of his own praises, the dog believed them.

They crowned him.

A magnificent crown was fashioned for his head, though no one bothered to ask who had given him the kingdom.

His social media boys danced around him from morning till night, beating imaginary drums and shouting:

“Long live the King!
Long live the King!
The old order is finished!
The lion is finished!”

Every photograph became evidence of victory.
Every gathering became a political tsunami.
Every comment became a mandate.
Every “like” became a vote.

And the Dog-King began to believe that the savannah belonged to him.

But in the corner of the kingdom sat the elders.

They watched quietly.

They had seen this drama before.

They knew that there was a great difference between being crowned by flatterers and being accepted by the kingdom.

They also knew something the Dog-King had apparently forgotten:

Deep in the jungle, the Lion was still there.

But nobody wanted to tell him.

Why?

Because the flatterers had discovered that a deceived king is easier to manage than a wise one.

So they fed him dreams.

“More money is coming.”

“More supporters are coming.”

“Victory is certain.”

“Everybody is with you.”

“Don’t worry about the Lion. Social media has already defeated him.”

And slowly, the Dog-King became imprisoned inside a kingdom that existed mostly inside his own imagination.

He began to mistake noise for strength, applause for structure, trending hashtags for votes, and digital followers for political power.

Then came the day when the elders announced:

“The King must now prove himself.”

Only then did the Dog-King discover the cruel joke.

The crown was never the real prize.

The crown was the bait.

For in the ancient tradition of Amama, whenever the people prepared a sacrifice, they would first search for the most colourful and ferocious-looking dog.

They would flatter him.

They would decorate him.

They would convince him that he was the greatest dog in the savannah.

They would crown him King.

And when the dog had become sufficiently intoxicated by his imaginary greatness, they would lead him toward the jungle…

where the real King was waiting.

The Lion.

The Dog-King suddenly looked behind him.

His social media boys were still shouting.

His crown was still shining.

His imaginary kingdom was still trending.

But the jungle had become strangely quiet.

For the first time, he asked:

“Where are all those who told me I had already won?”

Nobody answered.

The drums stopped.

The flatterers disappeared.

And somewhere beyond the trees came the unmistakable roar of the Lion.

That was when the Dog-King finally understood:

Not every crown is a crown of victory.
Some crowns are merely decorations placed on the head of the sacrifice.

To be continued…

Watch out for the next episode.

Stephen Ajiya
Wise One

13/09/2026

THE CAGE MENTALITY

I watch with keen interest as political gladiators preparing for the forthcoming general election perform before their conquered supporters, with emotions running high and narratives being manufactured without adequate consideration of the consequences.

The data boys are having a field day, while political jobbers have stumbled into chaos, desperately mining for relevance and delusional attention—all in a desperate attempt to outmanoeuvre DSPTA by circulating misleading information designed to manufacture sympathy for their preferred candidates.

Unfortunately, we find ourselves in a political territory where social media has provided a convenient cage in which narratives can be manufactured, amplified and consumed without scrutiny. In that cage, some have become prisoners of their own propaganda, feasting on data while imagining that social-media noise is the same thing as political reality.

But there is a name that transcends the narrow shores of FCT politics: Dist. Sen. Philip T. Aduda (DSPTA). His political history, grassroots connection, iconic image and status are realities we are determined to protect.

As the camp of the sitting Senator, Ireti Kingibe, and other candidates cleared to contest the 2027 general election continue to revel in an euphoria of induced, steroid-fuelled imaginary divisions—divisions that appear much larger on social media than they are on the ground—we remind them of one simple fact:

2027 is not won on social media.

The religious cloak that was deployed to create suspicion and division has been exposed. The fog has cleared, and we can now see clearly. There is no indigenous division capable of stopping the collective political will of the people.

The people of the FCT are watching. The people are discerning. And the movement is moving.

We will not be distracted by manufactured controversies, recycled propaganda, ethnic baiting or social-media theatrics. Our focus remains exclusively determined: DSPTA and the journey back to the Red Chamber.

Let those who are trapped in the cage continue to celebrate their echoes.

We are outside the cage, building the movement, counting the people and preparing for victory.

2027 is not a social-media contest.
2027 is a contest of structure, experience, credibility and votes.

We are moving. We remain resolute. And our focus remains DSPTA.

13/09/2026

“Indeed they shall surely assemble, but not because of Me; whoever assembles against you shall fall for your sake.” — Isaiah 54:15

As they gather, they shall gather, but certainly they shall scatter!

As we march towards the 2027 General Elections, our resolve remains unshaken and unapologetic in our support for our candidate, DSPTA, in the race to the Red Chamber.

To those who have lined up to test their political strength against DSPTA, let me make it clear: do not mistake our liberality for weakness. We fear no one. Bring all forms of division, ethnic sentiments, and political proclivities—we shall surmount them all.

We have asked God to guide us, fashion our thoughts, direct our steps, and strengthen our resolve. We remain firmly committed, knowing that our collective determination will ultimately prevail over those who choose to sow seeds of bitterness, division, and discord.

Let the game begin!

Our political vehicle is loaded—not with arrogance, but with experience, maturity, strategy, and above all, humility.

We started this journey with God, and with Him we shall continue. And when the journey climaxes, it shall culminate in praise and thanksgiving.

Stephen A Ajiya

11/09/2026

Understanding the 2023 FCT Senatorial Numbers

I am under no obligation to defend or distort these figures; my interest is simply to analyse the data for the benefit of those who may look at the numbers without fully understanding the political implications.

The 2023 FCT Senatorial election produced the following major results:

* Labour Party — 202,175 votes
* PDP — 100,544 votes
* APC — 78,905 votes

The LP candidate therefore won with a very substantial margin, while the PDP candidate, Senator Philip T. Aduda, came second. (Premium Times Nigeria⁠)

But the real political question for 2027 is not simply who scored what in 2023. The question is where those votes are likely to move now that the political configuration has changed.

For the sake of argument, and assuming all things remain equal, let us consider DSPTA’s 2023 100,544 votes as an initial political base. That is already a substantial starting point before the 2027 campaign properly takes shape.

Now consider the other two major figures. LP and APC together recorded approximately 281,080 votes in 2023. That is almost three times the PDP figure.

This is where the mathematics becomes politically important.

If DSPTA, now contesting under the APC platform, is able to consolidate his previous support while attracting a substantial portion of the APC’s traditional vote and other voters who have become dissatisfied with the opposition, the equation changes considerably.

However, if another candidate is introduced whose principal appeal is also based on indigenous identity, that vote can become fragmented. Instead of having one strong indigenous candidate capable of consolidating a broad coalition, the indigenous vote could be divided among two or more candidates.

That is the danger of vote fragmentation.

10/09/2026

THE GUNSHOT
As I sit quietly in my corner, watching the unfolding political drama, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the political war has begun, and the guns are blazing.
The shenanigans, intrigues and brouhaha surrounding the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections are already taking a heavy toll on the political space. Psychological warfare is in full swing. Political camps are calculating, alliances are shifting, narratives are being manufactured, and some aspirants are positioning themselves not necessarily to win, but to deflate the votes of others.
But politics is not for the faint-hearted.
Campaigns are long, emotions run deep, and political desperation can push people into making decisions whose consequences may linger long after the ballot boxes have been emptied.
The opposition is firing from every direction, throwing everything into the political arena in an attempt to outmanoeuvre the APC. Let them fire. We are not shaken.
We know where we stand. We stand on solid ground, anchored by a movement that understands the terrain and a candidate whose political history, experience and grassroots connection cannot simply be wished away.
The candidature of Dist. Sen. Philip T. Aduda (DSPTA) is not a political accident. It is a product of years of service, relationships, experience and a connection with the people that cannot be erased by propaganda, political gymnastics or desperate vote-deflation strategies.
As the political waters become murkier and the gunshots grow louder, we remain calm—but certainly not complacent.
When the smoke clears, the noise dies down and the curtains finally fall, the people will have the final say. And when that moment comes, the God-given strength behind DSPTA’s candidature will speak for itself.
This is no longer political rehearsal.
The gunshot has been fired.�The battle lines are drawn.�The race is on.�And we are ready.

Stephen A Ajiya

09/09/2026

THE POLITICAL CHESS GAME
We are in for interesting times as INEC opens the political space and activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
Politics remains fundamentally unpredictable and, at times, treacherous. I remember Buhun Barkonu of blessed memory once saying during one of our discussions: “If I get to heaven and see any political party delegate sitting there, I will protest, because these delegates should never be trusted.” That statement, though humorous, captures the unpredictable nature of politics in our part of the world.
But it shouldn’t always be this way. Leadership requires principles, consistency and the courage to stand by one’s convictions.
As we journey towards 2027, be sure of where you belong. Take a stand that will distinguish you. Political deception may win a moment, but your political record will eventually become your testimonial.
For us, Dist. Sen. Philip T. Aduda (DSPTA), we have chosen conviction over sentiments and experience over empty promises. His track record of service, grassroots connection and legislative experience speak for themselves.
DSPTA is the choice we have made—not merely because of politics, but because we believe his experience and leadership will make a difference in the Red Chamber if elected.
2027 is approaching. The political chessboard is set. Choose wisely. Stand firmly. Let your political CV speak for you.

07/09/2026

KWALI COMES ALIVE AS DSPTA BEGINS HISTORIC AREA COUNCIL INTERACTIVE TOUR
Kwali came alive as Dist. Sen. Philip T. Aduda (DSPTA) arrived at the Kwali Town Hall for the first leg of his interactive tour across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
The massive turnout and surging crowd were a clear testimony to the enduring connection between DSPTA and the people of Abuja South. The enthusiasm was unmistakable as residents trooped out in their numbers to catch a glimpse of the Senator whose remarkable footprints remain evident in the lives and communities of the people.
Remarkably, the interactive meeting is being held at the Kwali Town Hall—a facility built through the efforts of DSPTA during his time representing the FCT in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly. For the people gathered, the venue itself stands as a powerful reminder that leadership is best remembered through visible projects and lasting impact.
The political significance of Kwali cannot also be overlooked. The current APC flag bearer for the House of Representatives for Abuja South, Hon. Danladi Chiya, hails from Kwali Area Council. Historically, no member representing Abuja South had emerged from Kwali Area Council, making his emergence a major political milestone.
To many, the emergence of Hon. Danladi Chiya came as a surprise, but political observers understand the strategic role and influence of DSPTA in ensuring that Kwali received its opportunity to produce a representative for Abuja South.
From infrastructure to political inclusion, DSPTA’s footprints remain visible.

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