21 February 2026
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has secured an early victory over the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ongoing Area Council elections in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, marking one of the first recorded results from the exercise.
SUNTV Global Channel gathered that the opposition party clinched Polling Unit 076 located at Sani Abacha Estate in Wuse Zone 4, within the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The unit is where the ADC AMAC chairmanship candidate, Dr. Moses Paul, cast his vote earlier in the day.
Out of just 10 ballots counted at the polling point, ADC dominated with seven votes, while APC secured two votes and one ballot was declared invalid, according to figures reported by Daily Trust.
The election at the unit reflected the wider trend across parts of the FCT, where voter turnout remained significantly low.
Speaking after voting, Dr. Paul alleged that some ADC party agents faced intimidation in several areas, blaming movement restrictions imposed by authorities for discouraging voters from participating in the exercise.
He described the situation as unprecedented, stating that in his nearly four decades of living in AMAC, he had never witnessed such a tense voting atmosphere, likening it to a “state of emergency.”
While he commended electoral officials at his polling unit for conducting the process professionally, he claimed reports from other locations—including Takum Shara, Kabusa ward, Dogongada, and Shereti—indicated threats against party agents, allegedly aimed at suppressing voter participation.
Dr. Paul also raised concerns about alleged vote-buying activities in parts of the capital, stressing that such practices undermine democratic integrity.
Despite the challenges, he expressed optimism about his chances, urging residents to resist intimidation and remain committed to demanding accountable leadership through the ballot.
