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The Digest:

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured victory in five of the six chairmanship positions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections, reaffirming its dominance in the nation's capital. APC candidates won in Bwari (Joshua Ishaku, 18,466 votes), AMAC (Chris Garki), Kuje (Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo), Kwali (Nuhu Daniel Kwali), and Abaji (Abdullahi Umar Abubakar). The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed the only opposition victory, with Kasim Mohammed winning in the Gwagwalada Area Council. The results demonstrate the ruling party's strong performance across the FCT's six area councils, with only Gwagwalada breaking the APC sweep. The elections serve as a key test of political strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Key Points:
  • APC's 5-1 victory consolidates ruling party control over FCT councils.
  • PDP's sole win in Gwagwalada prevents a clean sweep.
  • APC gains momentum, while PDP holds a single foothold.
  • This signals the political landscape in the capital ahead of 2027.
  • The timing, with all results in, confirms APC's dominance.
APC wins five of six FCT chairmanship seats, with PDP taking only Gwagwalada, in council elections seen as 2027 indicator.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, INEC