PDP sets up legal team to contest FCT council election results
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formed a special legal team to address petitions from the February 21, 2026 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory. The party congratulated its candidates who won in the chairmanship and councilor elections, despite securing fewer victories than expected. According to the PDP, the polls were marred by alleged voter intimidation and irregularities. The party urged affected candidates to reach out to its legal team promptly to challenge the election outcomes.
Key takeaways
- The PDP inaugurated a legal team to handle election petitions from the February 21, 2026 FCT Area Council elections.
- The elections were held across all six FCT area councils, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning in Abaji, Kwali, AMAC, and Bwari, while the PDP won in Gwagwalada.
- The party congratulated Mohammed Kasim, Chairman-elect of Gwagwalada Area Council, and successful councillors.
- Ini Ememobong, PDP National Publicity Secretary, cited reports and video evidence of voter intimidation and unlawful conduct during the polls.
- The PDP criticized the Electoral Act 2026 and called on the National Assembly and the President to protect Nigeria’s democracy.
