FCT polls: Many things went wrong – PDP spokesman, Ememobong

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections over the weekend, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning five councils and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winning Gwagwalada. PDP National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong said several issues affected the election, including a 22‑hour curfew and conflicting statements from the minister and FCT police command. He criticized the presence of Governor Nyesom Wike on the election day parade, saying it could compromise integrity. Ememobong warned that unresolved problems could foreshadow challenges for the 2027 elections and indicated that opposition parties are preparing a joint position. The PDP called for reforms to ensure future elections reflect the will of the people.

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