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How APC dominated FCT council polls


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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council chairmanship elections, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning five of the six councils and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winning one. In AMAC, incumbent APC chairman Christopher Maikalangu was re‑elected with 40,295 votes, while APC candidates Joshua Ishaku and Daniel Nuhu won in Bwari and Kwali respectively. The PDP secured the chairmanship in Gwagwalada, and results for Kuje are pending. The article also notes APC victories in recent House of Assembly by‑elections in Kano and Rivers State, indicating continued party strength ahead of future electoral cycles.

Key entitiesAll Progressives Congress (APC)Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)Christopher MaikalanguJoshua Ishaku

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