APC’s Ishaku Declared Winner in Bwari Chairmanship Election
Prof. Mohammed Nurudeen, the Returning Officer for the polls, announced the outcome on Sunday, confirming Ishaku’s triumph across the council’s 10 wards: Igu, Shere, Dutse, Ushafa, Byazhin, Kuduru, Kubwa, Usuma, Bwari Central, and Kawu.
Kasim Reclaims Gwagwalada for PDP in FCT Council Election
According to results announced after voting on Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, Philip Akpen, confirmed Kasim as the candidate with the highest number of valid votes cast. The PDP flagbearer secured a clear lead over his closest contender.
JUST IN: INEC Declares APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Winner of AMAC Chairmanship Election
Maikalangu secured the highest number of valid votes cast in the election, defeating candidates of other political parties in the contest. INEC officials stated that the process was conducted under established procedures, with party agents and observers present during collation.
APC Wins Five of Six Chairmanship Seats in FCT Area Council Elections
Results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) show that the APC dominated the polls in Bwari, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clinched victory in Gwagwalada.
2027 Will Redefine Nigeria Political and Economic Structures – Okpebholo Ray
Okpebholo warned that these challenges are becoming “epidemic,” creating a dangerous perception that they are unsolvable. He further criticized what he described as the misallocation of national resources, alleging that substantial public funds are being directed toward areas with little or no direct impact on the ordinary Nigerian.
FCT Polls a Litmus Test for 2027 — Okpebholo Ray
Okpebholo Ray further emphasized that the FCT poll presents a critical opportunity for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to test its operational capacity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Okpebholo Ray Alleges Plot to Turn FCT into One-Party Territory
He referenced recent political developments in Bwari and AMAC, where candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reportedly stepped down in favour of candidates from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
JUST IN: ADC Candidate for AMAC, Moses, Wins Polling Unit
The result was declared at the polling unit after the completion of accreditation and voting, with party agents present during the sorting and counting of ballots. The exercise was reportedly peaceful, with no incidents recorded.
Senator Kingibe Exposes Tense Clash with Wike
The dispute was ultimately resolved when Akpabio stepped in, organizing a three-way call that allowed the parties to address the issue. Kingibe emphasized her determination to reach Wike, stating, “For me, that issue was urgent, and that’s why I called him. And I was determined that he was going to pick it up.”
Former FCT Minister Rejects Northern Marginalization Narrative
Modibbo further highlighted constitutional compliance: “But the North got its right going by what the constitution says that every state must have a minister in the Federal Executive Council, FEC.”