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The Digest:

The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the definitive list of seventeen candidates who will contest the 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections scheduled for February 12. This follows the conclusion of the statutory period for candidate withdrawal and substitution, locking in the final contenders for the upcoming polls.

Key Points:
  • INEC has released the final list of candidates for the 2026 FCT council polls.
  • Seventeen political parties submitted candidates for the election.
  • The list follows the August 11 deadline for submission of candidate details.
  • No further changes are allowed except in the case of a candidate's death.
  • The comprehensive list is available on INEC’s website and social media.
  • The publication allows for public scrutiny of candidates' credentials.
  • The elections are scheduled to be held on Saturday, February 12, 2026.
The publication marks a formal step toward the elections, setting the stage for political engagement in the nation's capital amid ongoing national democratic processes

Sources: INEC, Vanguard