FULL LIST: Winners of 2026 FCT Area Council Elections (Chairmanship Results)

FULL LIST: Winners of 2026 FCT Area Council Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the winners of the 2026 Area Council chairmanship elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

The elections were conducted across the six Area Councils, with candidates from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dominating the results.

The elections are considered an important part of grassroots democracy in Nigeria.

Complete List of Winners by Area Council

1. Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)

Winner: APC Candidate

Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

AMAC is the most populated Area Council in Abuja and one of the most politically important.

2. Gwagwalada Area Council

Winner: Mohammed Kasim

Party: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

Votes: 22,165

Opponent: Yahaya Shehu (APC)

Votes: 17,788

This was one of the most competitive elections.

3. Kwali Area Council

Winner: APC Candidate

Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

APC secured victory with strong voter support.

4. Bwari Area Council

Winner: APC Candidate

Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

The party maintained its dominance in the council.

5. Abaji Area Council

Winner: APC Candidate

Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

The election was peaceful and transparent.

6. Kuje Area Council

Winner: APC Candidate

Party: All Progressives Congress (APC)

APC continued its winning streak.

📊 Summary of Party Performance

Party Number of Councils Won

APC 5

PDP 1

APC emerged as the overall winner of the FCT elections.

🇳🇬 What This Means for Abuja Residents

These newly elected chairmen will be responsible for:

Community development

Road construction

Primary healthcare

Education support

Local security

Their performance will directly affect residents.

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