APC Secures Key Victories in FCT Council Elections, Ishaku and Maikalangu Emerge Chairmen

APC Dominates FCT Area Council Polls

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demonstrated a strong performance in the recently concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, with its candidates securing significant victories in key area councils. The elections, held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, saw voters elect chairpersons and councillors across the six area councils of the FCT.

The FCT Area Council elections are unique as they are the only local government polls in Nigeria directly overseen by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This electoral exercise is often viewed as a crucial barometer for political sentiment ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Key Chairmanship Victories for APC

Among the notable wins for the APC were the chairmanship seats in Bwari and Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). In the Bwari Area Council, Joshua Ishaku of the APC was declared the winner by the Returning Officer, Mohammed Nurudeen. Ishaku secured a total of 18,466 votes to clinch the victory.

Similarly, in the highly contested Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, also of the APC, emerged victorious. Maikalangu, who is the incumbent AMAC chairman, polled an impressive 40,295 votes out of 62,861 valid votes cast, as announced by the Collation Officer, Andrew Abue. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) came second with 12,109 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trailed with 3,398 votes in AMAC.

Broader Electoral Landscape

Beyond Bwari and AMAC, the APC also secured victories in other area councils, including Kwali and Abaji. However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mohammed Kasim, won the chairmanship election in Gwagwalada Area Council, defeating the APC's Yahaya Shehu with 22,165 votes.

The elections were characterized by a generally low voter turnout across many parts of the FCT, particularly in the city center. Despite this, election officials described the process as peaceful and orderly.

Conclusion

The results of the FCT Area Council elections underscore the APC's continued influence in the nation's capital. The victories of candidates like Joshua Ishaku and Christopher Maikalangu highlight the party's strategic positioning ahead of future national electoral contests, while also reflecting the diverse political landscape within the Federal Capital Territory.