Bauchi APC Forms Panel on Bala Mohammed’s Defection Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Bauchi State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a high-powered committee to manage negotiations and define conditions surrounding the potential defection of Governor Bala Mohammed into the party. The decision was reached at a caucus meeting held in Abuja, where members expressed divergent views on the political and […]
We Did Not Impose Electoral Act — Senate Leader
By Anayo Akwitti Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, says the 2026 Electoral Act was based on stakeholders’ consensus, not legislative imposition as alleged by opposition parties. In an Easter message on Sunday, Bamidele dismissed claims, particularly by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), that key provisions of the law are designed to weaken opposition ahead of the […]
COPDEM Condemns INEC Delisting of ADC Leadership, Demands Reinstatement
By Anayo Akwitti The Coalition for Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), a key stakeholder of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) strongly condemns the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the names of the ADC National Working Committee (NWC), led by Senator David Mark, from its official portal. The Coalition in a statement […]
CSOs Criticise INEC’s Handling of ADC Leadership Dispute
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has strongly criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). It warns that the Commission’s position could undermine democratic stability ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed on Thursday in Abuja, […]
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 […]
Early Results Show APC Leading in FCT Council Polls
By : Julian Osamoto According to results uploaded to the portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the ruling All Progressives Congress APC recorded an early lead in parts of the Federal Capital Territory area council elections on Saturday. As of 10:15pm, figures from surveyed polling units in Kwali Local Government Area showed the APC […]
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 […]