The All Progressives Congress, African Democratic Congress, and Peoples Democratic Party have all expressed readiness and optimism ahead of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, each claiming confidence in securing victory as campaigns intensify across the territory.
The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled the election for February 21, 2026, which is widely seen as a precursor to the 2027 general elections.
On Saturday, INEC conducted a mock accreditation and voting exercise across the territory as part of preparations for the polls.
Also over the weekend, the APC announced the formation of its campaign council, showcasing a lineup of governors and other bigwigs of the party.
The APC Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, stated that the ruling party was fully prepared for the elections, emphasising that the progress FCT residents had experienced since 2015 would secure victory for their candidates.
“Our party is fully prepared and has already hit the ground running in preparation for the upcoming election.
“The campaign council has been constituted, and all organs of the party, from the grassroots upwards, have been mobilised to reach out to the people and ensure victory. We are confident that come election day, our candidates will emerge victorious.
“Since the return of democracy in 1999, FCT residents have never witnessed the level of transformation seen under the APC, particularly since 2015.
“The administration of President Bola Tinubu has brought unprecedented development, making the FCT one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa.
“With improved infrastructure and tangible democratic dividends delivered to the people, it is clear why voters are expected to support the APC.
With these records and popular, competent candidates, victory is assured. We are confident that APC candidates will win the council elections,” Ibrahim said.
The ADC Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated that the party was fully prepared despite previously requesting INEC to postpone the exercise due to Ramadan.
“INEC replied to our earlier appeal for postponement of the council elections, saying they are unable to, that it’s a constitutional requirement, and that the election time is a constitutional prescription; they are not able to grant our request.
“So the election will go ahead. We are prepared. We know how important it is, so we are prepared. And we are very confident of victory in the elections.
“We don’t have any reason to doubt INEC will conduct credible council elections yet,” Abdullahi said.
Similarly, the Tanimu Turaki (SAN)-led National Working Committee of the PDP stated that both the party leadership and its candidates were fully prepared for the elections.
Its Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said, “Regarding the FCT council elections, the candidates are already campaigning. In every election, it is the candidates and the party working together. The party is very serious about the election, and we know the candidates will also show commitment.
“We are in touch with them, encouraging them, and we are fully prepared for the elections. Remember, FCT is PDP’s territory, and the defection won’t stop our victory. We are therefore very optimistic that our candidates will win.”
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