Group hails conduct of FCT Area Council polls

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A civil society group, the Young People’s Initiative for Credible Leadership, said the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections were peaceful, free, fair and credible. Its founder, Comrade Abdulwahab Ekekhide, noted the organization monitored the polls with other partners and independent observers. The group praised the re‑election of Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu as AMAC chairman but expressed concern about low voter turnout, urging INEC to increase voter sensitisation. The comments highlight confidence in the conduct of the local elections while calling for greater voter engagement ahead of future polls.

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