FCT Council Elections: Initial Polling Unit Results Emerge as Vote Counting Commences
Results from Saturday's local government elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are beginning to surface after voting ended at 2:30 p.m. in most polling units. Residents across the six area councils participated in electing chairpersons and councillors for 68 positions.
Election Overview and Key Statistics
The FCT comprises Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kwali, Kuje, and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). A total of 637 candidates from 17 political parties contested in these elections. Registered voters who collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) numbered 1,587,025, with 2,822 polling units supported by 4,345 BVAS machines to ensure a smooth and transparent voting process.
Released Polling Unit Results So Far
As reported by Premium Times, here is the list of polling units that have released their results up to this point:
- PU 006 Ushafa, Bwari Area Council
- Chairmanship results: Invalid votes – 3, ZLP – 46, APC – 36, PDP – 10, ADC – 5, SDP – 1, Accord – 1, NNPP – 1
- Councillorship results: Invalid votes – 2, APC – 36, ZLP – 16, PDP – 41, ADP – 1, APGA – 1, SDP – 3, ADC – 2, Accord – 1
- PU 005 Bwari/Ushafa, Bwari Area Council
- Chairmanship results: Invalid votes – 4, ZLP – 33, APC – 26, PDP – 8, ADC – 1, APGA – 2, SDP – 1
- Councillorship results: Invalid votes – 1, APC – 27, ZLP – 14, PDP – 28, ADP – 3, APGA – 1, SDP – 1
- PU 007 Ushafa, Bwari Area Council
- Chairmanship results: ZLP – 41, APC – 24, PDP – 8, ADC – 5, APGA – 3, Accord – 1
- Councillorship results: ZLP – 17, APC – 28, PDP – 33, ADC – 3, APGA – 3
- PU 008 Yangoji Primary School II, Kwali Area Council
- Chairmanship results: PDP – 17, APC – 17, ADP – 2, Total valid votes – 36
- Councillorship results: ADC – 0, ADP – 2, APC – 13, AMP – 0, PDP – 19, Total valid votes – 34, Rejected votes – 2
The counting of votes is currently underway, with more results expected to be announced in the coming hours. This election marks a significant event in the democratic process of the FCT, as citizens exercise their right to choose local leaders who will address community needs and governance issues.
