FCT Council Election: Live updates, situation reports, results of AMAC poll

AMAC POLL — SITUATION REPORT (LIVE UPDATE)

 

The results underscore APC’s stronghold in Karu Ward, as collation continues across other areas in AMAC.

[See full polling unit breakdown and results here]

KARU
KARU SITE II BESIDE NEW NEPA
ADC 26
APC 17

JIKWOYI/YORUBA QUARTERS OPP. SAMBLESS CLINIC
ADC 15

APC 32JIKWOYI/ESU PALACE PHASE 1
ADC 9
APC 96

KARU VILLAGE BY MAGISTRATE COURT KYEYIDNA BY CANAAN SIDE

ADC 0
APC 1

KARU SITE II (F. H. A.) ( CUSTOMS QUARTERS)

ADC 33
APC 17

BACK OF UNG. TIV
ADC 2
APC 13

OPP FAITH LINK GLOBAL PHARMACY OLD KARU ROAD

ADC 4
APC 103

UNG. GINAR / HEALTH CENTRE
ADC 8
APC 48

JIKOYI/UNG. GADE
ADC 10
APC 42

BEHIND UPPER AREA COURT KARU VILLAGE
ADC 11
APC 18

KUGBO PRIMARY SCHOOL
ADC 12
APC 57

JIKWOYI/ZHIBUGNA BEHIND GLORIOUS ACADEMY
ADC 18
APC 14

JIKWOYI UNG GADE/OLD JIKWOYI GUEST HOUSE
ADC 3
APC 17

KARU F.H.A. PHASE II FRONT OF BRISTOL ACADEMY
ADC 18
APC 5

JIKWOYI DAJOWOKUCHI DAGBANAWOYI BY GOVERNMENT MODEL SECONDARY SCHOOL
ADC 9
APC 13

FRONT OF LOCK-UP SHOPS OPP ECWA CHURCH OLD KARU ROAD
ADC 7
APC 42

KAKPA BY RAPHA HOSPITAL, JIKWOYI PHASE III
ADC 2
APC 14

JIKWOYI/DAGBANAPE/ FINE TRUST

ADC 34
APC 37

JIKWOYI/KNINBUYI PHASE II EXTENSION BY KINGSWILL INT. SCHOOL

ADC 1
APC 1

KARU SITE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY OPP FURNISHING CENTRE
ADC 18
APC 30

UNG PASHE/BESIDE JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL

ADC 6
APC 52

KARU SITE II B/ BY PREZON HOTEL
ADC 21
APC 20

UNG. PASHE I / B. T. S. KARU
ADC 8
APC 58

BESIDE CUSTOM, CLOSE TO ABUJA CLINIC
ADC 18
APC 16

UNG. HAUSAWA II / OLD MARKET SQUARE
ADC 3
APC 133

 

The results, drawn from key polling units including EFAB International School, Piwoiyi Primary Schools, and Gwarinpa Village Playground, underscore APC’s strong performance in the ward, as collation continues across other areas in AMAC.

[See full polling unit breakdown and results here]

DAPE
APC 93
ADC 26

KUCHIGORO PR SCH
ADC 12
APC 126

KUCHIGORO PRY SCH III

ADC 8

APC 54

GBAGYI DANCING GROUND
ADC 24
APC 45

UTAKO PRIMARY SCHOOL I
ADC 7
APC 10

BESIDES VIO OFFICE MABUSHI
ADC 16
APC 29

KADO VILLAGE II/KADO RAYA UNG.

ADC 4
APC 15

OPP. THE ESTATE GATE (MANGO TREE)
ADC 15
APC 5
LIFE CAMP II/MARKET GATE LIFE CAMP

ADC 16
APC 5

FEDERAL STAFF HOSPITAL BY SETRACO GATE
ADC 16
APC 7

SETRACO GATE IV
ADC 15
APC 0

STAFF QTRS BLOCK
ADC 2
APC 16

LEA PRIMARY SCHOOL KADO KUCHI
ADC 24
APC 45

JABI PRIMARY SCHOOL II
APC 5
APC 32

KADO VILLAGE I LIFE CAMP

ADC 5
APC 28

KUCHIGORO PRIMARY SCHOOL
ADC 11
APC 24

QUEENS ESTATE

ADC 26
APC 6

BY NICON JUNCTION
ADC 3
APC 7

KADO ESTATE/KADO ESTATE I

ACD 6
APC 9

BY AEDC PAYMENT OFFICE
ADC 18
APC 6

JAYI VILLAGE/ JAYI VILLLAGE CENTRE
1DC 17
APC 102

GSS GWARINPA PRIMARY SCHOOL
ADC 12
APC 1

SETRACO GATE BY FED. STAFF HOSP. GWARINPA
ADC 11
APC 4
FINANCE QUARTERS WUYE
ADC 30
APC 7

BY BORE HOLE, (MANGO TREE)
ADC 11
APC 53

GWARINPA/GWARINPA ESTATE II (GISHIRI)
ADC 12
APC 15

JABI PRIMARY SCHOOL III
ADC 6
APC 10

GALADIMA PRIMARY SCHOOL II
ADC 16
APC 27

PIWOYI PRIMARY SCHOOL III
ADC 4
APC 68

FEDERAL STAFF CLINIC
ADC 21
APC 3

GWARINPA ESTATE
ADC 2
APC 14

73 OLUWUMI A. O CRESCENT
ADC 16
APC 6

EFAB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL EFAB ESTATE
ADC 33
APC 7
GEO GRATIAS SCHOOLS, MABUSHI ABUJA
ADC 10
APC 21

JABI PRIMARY SCHOOL V
ADC 5
APC 21

AFTER CHARLY BOY CORNER SHOP
APC 22
ADC 24

OPP. UPLAND MALL BY CONOIL FILLING STATION
ADC 9
APC 5

 

GISHIRI ESTATE
ADC 17
APC 56

TRINITATE INTERNATIONAL SCH.
DC 2
APC 1

KPANA VILLAGE JABI
ADC 4
APC 2

WAR COLLEGE GATE
ADC 17
APC 12

ENTRANCE TO THE EID PRAYER GROUND
ADC 13
APC 39

 

KARON-MAJIGI PRIMARY SCHOOL I
ADC 16
APC 33

GWARINPA VILLAGE PLAYGROUND
ADC 11
APC 88

BESIDE NEXT CASH AND CARRY GATE
ADC 16
APC 28

ALONG CHARITY ACADEMY ROAD
ADC 0
APC 3

PIWOYI / PIWOYI PRI. SCH.
ADC 10
APC 57

KADO BIMKO PRIMARY SCHOOL I
ADC 9
APC 34

MABUSHI / MABUSHI PRIMARY SCHOOL
ADC 7
APC 73

GREEN MINDS HOTEL UTAKO

ADC 20
APC 5

LEA PRIMARY SCHOOL HEAD TEACHERS BLOCK
ADC 10
APC 49

PIWOYI PRIMARY SCHOOL I
ADC 10
APC 55

JUNIOR SEC. SCH. BLOCK

ADC 6
APC 25

GSS GWARINPA OPP. MOSQUE
ADC 13
APC 7

BESIDES HILL SIDE ESTATE, GWARINPA
ADC 6
APC 19

JABI UPSTAIRS II
ADC 16
APC 14

OPPOSITE 69TH ROAD, MODEL CITY GATE
ADC 11
APC 4

OPPOSITE DEBETLY HOTEL, UTAKO
ADC 8
APC 0

BY MINISTERS GATE CAR PARK
ADC 18
APC 8

BESIDES OANDO FILLING STATION OPP. POLO CLUB

ADC 1
APC 0

JABI JUN. SEC. SCH. AFTER CHIDA HOTEL
ADC 9
APC 17

AFTER OANDO FILLING STATION, 1ST AVENUE
ADC 6
APC 1

KADO VILLAGE I/KADO OPP. LIFE CAMP
ADC 9
APC 30

COMMUNITY BORE HOLE
adc 0
apc 4
KATAMPE ESTATE
ADC 8
APC 2

OLD NATIONAL ASSEMBLY QUARTERS
ADC 1
APC 0

GWARINPA/GWARINPA ESTATE I (FEDERAL STAFF CLINIC)
ADC 11
APC 11

Voting is underway across the Federal Capital Territory as residents of the six Area Councils head to the polls in what observers describe as a critical grassroots election shaping local governance in Abuja.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is conducting the exercise across 2,822 polling units in 62 wards covering Abaji, AMAC, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali.

AMAC — KEY BATTLEGROUND

Attention remains fixed on the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), regarded as the most competitive race due to its urban population and political influence.

Incumbent Chairman Christopher Maikalangu (APC) enters the contest with incumbency advantage following the withdrawal of PDP candidate Zadna Dantani less than 48 hours before the poll.

Challenging him is Dr Moses Paul “Dr Mo” (ADC), a civil society advocate campaigning on accountability, youth empowerment and improved civic services.

GROUND SITUATION

Early reports indicate moderate voter turnout in urban estates and market communities.

Security personnel deployed across polling centres.

Voters in several wards expressed limited awareness of candidates prior to election day.

WHAT IS AT STAKE

Unlike states with governors and assemblies, Area Councils remain the closest elected authority to FCT residents, directly responsible for schools, sanitation, healthcare centres, markets and local roads.

BREAKING: ADC’s Moses Paul defeat APC, wins first polling unit in FCT Council election

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has secured victory over the All Progressives Congress (APC) at its first polling unit in the ongoing Area Council elections across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The contest, which witnessed generally low voter participation, produced a win for the opposition at Polling Unit 076, Sani Abacha Estate, Wuse Zone 4. The unit is where the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship candidate, Dr. Moses Paul, cast his vote.

Out of the 10 votes recorded at the polling station, the ADC polled seven to take the lead, while the APC garnered two votes. One ballot was rejected.

FCT Area Council Polls: ADC Chairmanship Candidate, Moses Paul Votes in Abuja

FCT polls: Wike tours polling centres to dupervise voting process

As residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) participated in the Area Council elections, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike moved around polling locations to observe voting activities and ensure compliance with electoral rules.

FCT council polls: No voter at polling unit 084, Linda Chaulker St., Asokoro

#FCTDecides2026: The BVAS machine couldn’t capture a registered voter at AMAC, Garki village, PU:004

12:41 p.m.

PU 001

PAI Primary School

Pai Ward

Kwali Area Council

This polling unit is overcrowded, with nursing mothers, elderly men, and women queuing to vote.

Nursing mothers are seen standing under the sun, appearing tired as the process remains slow. One of them, Ramatu Saidu, said she had been at the unit since around 7 a.m. with her crying baby but has not yet found space to vote.

PU015

UNG, Hussaini Wanzami II

Abaji North-east Ward

The incumbent chairman of Abaji Area Council, Abubakar Abdullahi, arrived at his polling unit in a convoy of six luxury vehicles, including One Range Rover Sport, Toyota Prado, Lexus Super Sport, Hilux and GAC. Meanwhile, the car’s plate numbers were covered.

FCT poll: Low voter turnout recorded at Karu CBN polling units

10:50 a.m

PU: 039

Phase III JSS IV

Staff Quarters

Gwagwalada Area Council

Low voter turnout.

The few voters on the ground are scrambling to locate their names. A woman said the voting process was seamless, but she’s trying to help her husband locate his name.

Few security operatives are on the ground

10:48 a.m.

PU 025

Sheda Sarki II, Ungwan Ganagana

Kilankwa Ward

LEA Primary School

Kwali Area Council

Electoral officers were idle at the time of observation, with no visible voting activity. Officials said the process was proceeding smoothly but that voter turnout was low. They added that only six people had voted so far.

10:14 a.m

AMAC, Garki.

PU: 035, Enugu/Naukka Street.

#FCTDecides2026

Voting has since commenced. The presiding officers said there are 96 registered voters at this polling unit, but that only 20 have voted so far. 

The officials noted that the BVAS machine’s fingerprint spot has been malfunctioning, but they are using facial recognition to identify voters in such cases.

The contest is expected to test the strength of incumbency against grassroots mobilisation as results begin to trickle in.

10:07 am: Voting is ongoing in all 15 polling units in the Bwari Central Primary School.

09: 51 am: Electoral officers and voting materials have arrived at the

LEA Primary School, Sagwari, in the Bwari area council.

This voting area has 8 polling units. INEC officials here are still setting up their voting cubicles, before accreditation and voting will commence

There is a sizeable presence of security personnel, comprising the police, NSCDC officials, and the national drug law enforcement agency, at this centre

9:21 am: The election has already commenced in some areas.

8:12 am: Polling units located in the school are already setting up.

INEC officials and voting materials at polling units for the FCT council elections

8:12 am: Polling units located in the school are already setting up.

Voting is currently underway across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as residents head to the polls to elect chairmen and councillors in the 2026 Area Council elections.

The exercise is taking place in all six area councils — AMAC, Kuje, Kwali, Gwagwalada, Bwari, and Abaji — under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

INEC had earlier announced that more than 1.5 million registered voters collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the election. The commission also projected that over two million voters are expected to participate in the process.

To ensure a peaceful exercise, security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and other sister agencies, have deployed personnel across strategic locations in the territory. Authorities also imposed a 12-hour restriction on movement to maintain order and safeguard the integrity of the poll.

Early Situation Report from Polling Units

Bwari – Peyi Polling Unit (Subert International School)

INEC officials arrived at approximately 7:55am and immediately commenced the setup of election materials. Security personnel were observed on ground maintaining order.

AMAC – Lifecamp Primary School (Registration Area Centre), 8:11am

A noticeable security presence was recorded at the RAC. However, some presiding officers indicated they were still awaiting security escorts before proceeding to their assigned polling units.

Garki Ward – Polling Unit 087, 8:40am

Accreditation and voting officially began at 8:40am. As of the time of reporting, three voters had successfully cast their ballots while officials awaited a larger turnout.

Ward 1, City Centre (Area 2 Park and Garden) – Polling Unit 005, 8:58am

Accreditation and voting were ongoing, with security operatives closely monitoring activities to ensure compliance with electoral guidelines.

Across the FCT, polling units opened with early deployment of materials and personnel, marking the formal commencement of the 2026 Area Council elections.

More updates will follow as the situation develops.

8:09 am: The last vehicle carrying voting materials left the Registration Area Centre (RAC).

FCT election: Pandemonium in Ushafa polling units as Zenith Labour Party supporters beat up APC counterpart
Officers of the Nigeria Police Force swung into action immediately and restored normalcy as voting continues.
 

The election process at Lugbe Primary School was briefly disrupted after an APC agent reportedly brought hoodlums to interfere. Thankfully, the police and EFCC stepped in promptly, and the situation was quickly contained.”

Low Turnout Won’t Affect Smooth Poll, Bwari Chair Assures

The Chairperson of the Bwari Area Council, John Gabaya, has expressed confidence that the ongoing council election will be peaceful and successful despite the low turnout of voters recorded in the early hours.

Speaking with journalists shortly after casting his vote on Saturday, Gabaya noted that the exercise commenced promptly and without any logistical challenges. He said he remained optimistic that more residents would troop out later in the day to participate in the electoral process across the Federal Capital Territory.

The council chairperson voted at Polling Unit 002, located at Tokulo Primary School in his village within the council area.

AMAC Elections Record Slow Start as Officials Battle Logistics Challenges

Voting in several polling units across the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) commenced behind schedule on Saturday, as low voter turnout and logistical setbacks affected parts of the exercise.

Under the guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), voting was scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 2:30 p.m., with voters already on the queue before the closing time allowed to cast their ballots.

However, observations across the council showed that voting started late in several polling units within the City Centre, Areas 1 and 2, as well as Wuse and Garki districts.

Results from the ongoing council election in Abuja have started trickling in.

Below are results: