POLITICS

FCT Polls Disputed As ADC And Obidient Movement Reject Outcome 0
- POLITICS
- February 24, 2026
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and the Obidient Movement have publicly rejected the results of the February 21 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, saying the outcome does not reflect the will of the electorate and urging authorities to address alleged irregularities, observers and statements show. In
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Democracy At Risk Says Atiku After FCT Election Turnout 0
- POLITICS
- February 23, 2026
Former Vice‑President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the outcome of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, saying the low voter turnout reflects a deteriorating democratic climate in Nigeria under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement issued by his media office on Sunday Atiku said the average turnout of below 20 per
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Wike Hails Voters Rejecting Superficial Campaign Tactics 0
- POLITICS
- February 23, 2026
Abuja Nigeria – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the recently concluded Area Council elections in the FCT revealed the “hypocrisy” of some political actors who use corn and groundnuts from roadside sellers as campaign gimmicks to mislead voters, officials and media outlets report. In a special broadcast on Sunday
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PDP’s Mohammed Kasim Wins Gwagwalada Chairmanship Poll 0
- POLITICS
- February 22, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mohammed Kasim of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship election held on Saturday February 21, 2026, authorities say. INEC’s Returning Officer for Gwagwalada, Professor Philip Akpeni, announced the results in the early hours of Sunday in Gwagwalada town, revealing that Kasim
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APC Clinches AMAC Council Chair Seat In FCT Elections 0
- POLITICS
- February 22, 2026
Abuja Nigeria – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured victory in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election held on Saturday February 21 2026, with Christopher Zakka Maikalangu declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after collation of votes from across the council area. INEC officials announced on Sunday morning
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Rivers State Bye-Election Enters Collation Stage After Voting Ends 0
- POLITICS
- February 21, 2026
Voting has concluded in Khana Constituency 2 as part of the Rivers State House of Assembly bye-elections held on Saturday February 21 2026, and final collation of results is now underway, election officials say. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) supervised the exercise with officials reporting that the polls in Khana Constituency 2 concluded peacefully
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