FCT Elections: Low Turnout, Logistics Lapses Raise Concerns for 2027
By Julian Osamoto Observers from Yiaga Africa have raised concerns over low voter turnout, logistical failures, and fragile ward-level collation in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The elections, conducted on Saturday, February 21, covered six Area Councils, including Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali, with 68 […]
LockedIn Gen Z Team Flag Vote-Buying, Poor Turnout in FCT Council Elections
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Concerns over voter apathy, vote-buying and logistical lapses defined Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, according to a preliminary observation report. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted polls on February 21, 2026, across six area councils — Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali — […]
APC’s Joshua Ishaku Wins Bwari Chairmanship Seat in FCT Area Council Election
By Oche Otene The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected Chairman of Bwari Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), bringing the local government poll to a close. Announcing the result, Prof. Mohammed Nurudeen, the Returning Officer for the election, […]
ADC Emerges Leading Opposition, Clinches Councillorship Seats in FCT
By Oche Otene The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has consolidated its position as a key opposition party in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, finishing second in major chairmanship contests and securing seats at the grassroots level. Although the party did not capture any of the six area council chairmanship positions, it […]
FCT Council Election Peaceful, Flawed by Late Polls, Low Turnout- Yiaga Africa
By Julian Osamoto Civil society group Yiaga Africa, says low turnout, delayed poll openings and vote-buying undermined voter access and confidence at the FCT Area Council Election In a preliminary report released under its Watching the Vote (WTV) project, Yiaga Africa said the elections were conducted in a largely peaceful atmosphere, but peace alone was […]
AMAC Area Council Election Peaceful Despite Low Turnout — Nyesom Wike
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has described voting in the Abuja Municipal Area Council during Saturday’s Area Council elections as largely peaceful, though early observations showed low voter turnout in parts of the city. Speaking after visiting polling units, Wike said the process was orderly, with no incidents […]
FCT Polls: Late Openings, Vote-Buying Mar Area Council Elections — CSOs
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room says voting in the 2026 Area Council elections across the Federal Capital Territory has remained largely peaceful, but early reports point to late poll openings, vote-buying and limited support for persons with disabilities. In a midday briefing in Abuja, co-conveners Celestine Odo and Mma Odi said […]
Live Update: FCT Residents Vote Across Six Area Councils
By Julian Osamoto Residents of the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday, went to the polls to elect chairmen and councillors for the six Area Councils, the closest level of government to people in the capital. Unlike in the states where they are called local government elections, the FCT vote is known as Area Council polls […]
Senate Emphasizes Punctuality in Budget Sessions
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate on Wednesday issued a stern warning to heads of federal government agencies who habitually arrive late to committee sessions, emphasising that such behavior will no longer be tolerated. The warning came during the budget defense session of the National Security and Intelligence Committee. Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu (Abia North) expressed his […]
EFCC Detains El-Rufai Over alleged N432 billion Probe
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following hours of questioning in connection with an alleged ₦432 billion corruption probe. El-Rufai, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, was detained Monday night at the EFCC’s Jabi headquarters in Abuja after […]