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2026 FCT polls: Observers release report, tasks INEC on improvement
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A coalition of civil society observers released a report on the 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections held on 21 February. The group’s leader, Prince Boluwasi Qudus Adeyemi, said the elections were generally free, fair and peaceful, but noted low voter turnout and called for improvements in INEC’s logistical arrangements. The report highlighted that BVAS machines functioned properly, voter registers were available, and incidents of vote buying and crime were minimal. Observers urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to address the identified shortcomings ahead of future elections.
Key entitiesPrince Boluwasi Qudus AdeyemiIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC)Coalition of Civil Society Groups on FCT electionCivil Society Organisation (CSO) observersAbuja Municipal Area Council
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