**APC Candidate Triumphs in Abaji Area Council Chairmanship Election** The Federal Capital Territory's Abaji Area Council has a new chairperson, as Umar Abdullahi Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerges victorious in the chairmanship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Abubakar the winner, securing 15,535 votes in the keenly contested election. The Abaji Area Council chairmanship election took place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, and the results were announced just a day later. The APC candidate's margin of victory was significant, with his closest rival, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate, trailing behind with 5,357 votes. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate managed 4,547 votes, while the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidates secured a paltry 53 and 37 votes, respectively. The victory of APC in Abaji Area Council is a boost for the party, which has also won chairmanship elections in Kwali, AMAC, and Bwari Area Councils. Meanwhile, the PDP has secured the chairmanship in Gwagwalada Area Council. The elections, which were held across all six FCT area councils, have been seen as a test of the parties' popularity and voter confidence. The swift declaration of results by INEC, just 24 hours after voting concluded, has been commended by observers. The process has shown that the electoral commission is committed to transparency and efficiency in the conduct of elections. As Abubakar takes the reins as chairperson of Abaji Area Council, the people of the area can expect a fresh perspective and leadership. The victory is a testament to the APC's grip on power in the FCT, and it remains to be seen how the defeated parties will regroup and strategize for future elections.