2026 FCT poll: APC’s Shokolo wins Kuje area council chairmanship election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Danjuma Samuel Shekwolo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the Kuje Area Council chairmanship election with 17,269 votes. He defeated the People Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Danlami Zakoyi, who received 15,824 votes, and the APGA candidate, who obtained 4,035 votes. Returning Officer Professor Nkiruka Odoh announced the result less than 24 hours after voting concluded on February 21, 2026. The outcome adds to APC victories in four of the six Federal Capital Territory area councils, while the PDP secured Gwagwalada. The declaration finalises the local government election results for the FCT.

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