In the recently concluded Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the All Progressives Congress (APC) won five of the six available chairmanship positions, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clinched one.
The election results revealed strong support for the APC across most councils, with the party winning in Bwari, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji.
6 Newly Elected Area Council Chairmen in the FCT
• Bwari: Hon. Joshua Ishaku (APC)
• AMAC: Hon. Chris Garki (APC)
• Gwagwalada: Hon. Kasim Mohammed (PDP)
• Kuje: Hon. Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo (APC)
• Kwali: Hon. Nuhu Daniel Kwali (APC)
• Abaji: Hon. Abdullahi Umar Abubakar (APC)
The APC’s dominant performance signals the party’s continued influence in the FCT’s local government landscape, while PDP’s victory in Gwagwalada highlights pockets of competitive support.