FCT Council Chairman Explains Appointment of Special Assistant on Dance

Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Danjuma Shekwolo, has defended his decision to appoint a Special Assistant on Dance, saying the role is intended to strengthen the entertainment sector and has been widely misunderstood.

Shekwolo made the clarification on Friday following public reactions to the appointment of Ibrahim Danladi, whose letter of appointment identified him as Special Assistant (Dance).

According to the council chairman, the designation does not accurately reflect the broader responsibilities attached to the office.

“Yes, I made an appointment. But it is the wrong perception that they gave. It is an appointment for a special assistant on entertainment, not dance,” Shekwolo said.

He explained that the appointment was part of efforts by his administration to support entertainment-related activities in the area council and recognise individuals making meaningful contributions to the sector.

The appointment letter, dated July 13 and referenced KAC/CHM/30/VOL.1, stated that Danladi’s appointment took immediate effect.

The letter said the appointment was in recognition of his “selflessness, hard work, dedication, and contribution to the development of Kuje Area Council.”

It also urged the appointee to justify the confidence reposed in him by carrying out the responsibilities of the office diligently.

“With pleasure, I wish to inform you that you have been appointed as Special Assistant (Dance) with immediate effect,” the letter stated.

The appointment attracted widespread attention on social media, with many questioning the need for such a portfolio in the council.

However, Shekwolo maintained that the office was created to promote the entertainment industry within the area council and should not be viewed narrowly as a position dedicated only to dance.

The Kuje chairman, who was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won the February Area Council election after polling 17,269 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Zakwoyi Danlami, who secured 15,824 votes.