The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially presented Certificates of Return to the newly elected council chairmen, vice chairmen, and ward councillors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
AMAC Chairman Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu
The brief ceremony took place at the INEC FCT office in Area 10, on Wednesdsay, where the Resident Electoral Commissioner urged the officials to view their electoral victory as a responsibility to serve their constituents diligently.
Bwari Area Council Chairman-Elect Hon. Joshua Ishaku Musa
The event marked the formal recognition of the elected council officials, setting the stage for them to assume office and commence their duties.
Kwali Chairman-Elect Hon. Nuhu Daniel, alongside his Vice Chairmperson-Elect
The February 21, 2026, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections were conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to elect chairmen, vice chairmen, and councillors across the six area councils — Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali.
Gwagwalada Area Council Chairman-Elect Comrade Kasim Mohammed
The elections were held to fill grassroots leadership positions responsible for local administration, primary healthcare, basic education, sanitation, and community development within the FCT. Political parties fielded candidates across the councils, with campaigns largely focused on infrastructure development, security, youth empowerment, and improved service delivery.
Kuje Area Council Chairman-Elect Hon Samuel Danjuma Dhekwolo
The Chairman-Elect Abaji Area Council Honourable Abubakar Umar Abdullahi
Watch the full video of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presenting Certificates of Return to the newly elected officials in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections below: