Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appealed to Abuja residents to vote against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2026 FCT area council elections, describing the polls as an opportunity for Nigerians to push for change.
In a social media post shared on Wednesday, Atiku said he was accompanied by leaders of the African Democratic Congress, including former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, as they met with voters to underscore the importance of the forthcoming elections.
“This election is very important. It will say a lot about how ready the managers of our elections are to deliver free, fair and credible polls,” he said, adding that it would also show how prepared citizens are to demand political change.
He urged residents to turn out in large numbers to support ADC candidates, stating: “Our party has fielded candidates with competence, capacity and character to offer quality leadership across local councils in Abuja.”
Atiku also called on voters to resist intimidation. “Voters have the responsibility to defy all forms of intimidation and make the right choice,” he said.
The former vice president criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing the government of failing to address key national challenges.
“The APC-led Federal Government has failed citizens on many fronts,” he said, arguing that the FCT elections present an opportunity for voters to begin voting the party out.
“APC must be voted out in the coming elections, and we should start with the FCT elections.”