FCT election: Why ADC lost in AMAC – Sambo

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) won five of the six area council chairmanship positions in the Federal Capital Territory, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) securing only Gwagwalada, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) failed to win any seats in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). Sumner Sambo, Arise News Director of News and Political Editor, said the ADC’s loss was due to its chair and vice‑chair candidates not being indigenous to the area and perceived as a Christian ticket, which may have alienated voters. He also noted that the ADC did not campaign extensively in the 49 villages within AMAC, limiting its outreach. The outcome underscores APC’s continued dominance in the FCT and suggests parties may need to reconsider candidate selection and grassroots campaigning ahead of future elections.

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Reported by 3 sources: daily_post, The Cable, Tribune.