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#FCTDecides2026: Final results for chair of six Area Councils (LIVE UPDATES)

Naija News • Feb 22
#FCTDecides2026: Final results for chair of six Area Councils (LIVE UPDATES)
**Election Results Flood in from Abuja Area Councils** In a keenly contested election held across six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, thousands of voters turned out to elect their representatives. The polls, which saw a total of 637 candidates from 17 parties vying for 68 positions, were held on Saturday. Our reporters were on ground in Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kwali, Kuje, and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), providing live updates from the election process. As the results began to trickle in, one thing was clear: this election was a test of the people's will, with each candidate seeking to secure a seat in the six Area Councils. **Gwagwalada Area Council: A Clear Winner Emerges** In Gwagwalada Area Council, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, with 22,165 votes, emerged as the clear winner. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, who secured 17,788 votes, trailed closely behind. The results from the other parties are significant, with the ADC candidate securing 1,366 votes and the APGA candidate securing 1,687 votes. **Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC): The Most Contested** In the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), the stakes were high, with 12 wards to cover. The results from AMAC are expected to be closely watched, as the council is the most populous of the six Area Councils. **What do the Results Mean?** The election results are expected to have significant implications for the administration of the six Area Councils. With the PDP emerging as a clear winner in Gwagwalada Area Council, it is likely that the party will have a strong presence in the council. The results from the other Area Councils will also shape the future of governance in Abuja. As the results continue to emerge, one thing is clear: this election has set a new standard for civic engagement in the FCT. Thousands of voters turned out to exercise their democratic right, and the results will be a testament to the power of the people.
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