FCT Council Elections: Results now streaming on INEC IReV portal

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially begun uploading results from the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election on its IReV portal, giving Nigerians a first look at polling unit outcomes across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Early results indicate a strong showing for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in key wards:

Gwarimpa Ward: APC’s Christopher Maikalangu leads with 1,320 votes, while ADC’s Dr. Moses Paul has 618 votes.

Karu Ward: APC again takes the lead with 901 votes, compared to ADC’s 317 votes.

In Gwarimpa, APC dominated polling units such as Piwoiyi Primary Schools, Mabushi Primary School, and Gwarimpa Village Playground, while ADC recorded notable votes in EFAB International School and Finance Quarters, Wuye.

In Karu, APC performed strongly in UNG. Hausawa II / Old Market Square (133 votes), Jikwoyi/Esu Palace Phase 1 (96 votes), and Faith Link Global Pharmacy, Old Karu Road (103 votes), while ADC had its highest tallies at Jikwoyi/Dagbanape / Fine Trust (34 votes) and Karu Site II (F.H.A. Customs Quarters) with 33 votes.

INEC has emphasized that collation is ongoing, and results for other wards and polling units are expected to be uploaded progressively throughout the day.

[See full polling unit breakdown and updates here]