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NIGERIA DAILY: Why Saturday’s FCT Area Council Elections Recorded Low Voter Turnout
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Residents of the Federal Capital Territory voted in Saturday's area council elections, but turnout was low at many polling units. The Independent National Electoral Commission announced results on Sunday, indicating that the ruling All Progressives Congress retained control of most councils, losing only Gwagwalada. The article notes that despite economic pressures, the APC remained the majority winner. It calls for further analysis of the low participation and its possible effect on future local elections.
Key entitiesIndependent National Electoral CommissionAll Progressives CongressFederal Capital Territory residents
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