APC celebrates victories in FCT, Kano, and Rivers elections
Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, congratulated party supporters and candidates after the outcome of the February 21, 2026 elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Kano, and Rivers states. He described the results as evidence of the party’s unity and grassroots strength. President Bola Tinubu also congratulated the winners and praised the peaceful conduct of the polls. The elections saw APC winning several area councils, while the PDP secured victory in Gwagwalada.
Key takeaways
- Nentawe Yilwatda congratulated APC supporters and candidates for their successes in the February 21, 2026 elections in FCT, Kano, and Rivers.
- APC chairmanship candidates won in AMAC, Kuje, Abaji, Bwari, and Kwali, while the PDP candidate won in Gwagwalada.
- Joshua Ishaku and Christopher Maikalangu of APC won Bwari and Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanships, respectively; Mohammed Kasim of PDP won Gwagwalada.
- President Bola Tinubu commended INEC, security agencies, and voters for peaceful elections and urged winners to serve with humility.
- The PDP formed a legal team to address election petitions from the FCT Area Council polls.
