𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗞𝗨 𝗔𝗕𝗨𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗕𝗜 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗙𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟮𝟭 𝗙𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday met with voters in Gwarinpa, Abuja, alongside leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, ahead of the February 21, 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council elections.The engagement aimed to mobilise residents across the FCT to support ADC candidates contesting in all area councils.ELECTION SEEN AS TEST OF ELECTORAL CREDIBILITYAtiku described the upcoming council polls as significant, noting that the outcome would reflect how prepared election managers are to deliver free, fair and credible elections.He encouraged voters to turn out in large numbers and resist any form of intimidation, stressing that civic participation is critical to strengthening democratic processes.ADC FIELDS CANDIDATES ACROSS FCT COUNCILSThe ADC, he said, has presented candidates with “competence, capacity and character” to lead the six area councils in Abuja. Party leaders expressed confidence that voters would make informed choices during Saturday’s elections.CRITICISM OF APC-LED FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAtiku also criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the administration of President Bola Tinubu, alleging failures in addressing economic challenges, insecurity and poverty.He argued that the FCT council elections could signal broader political shifts if voters opt for alternative leadership.WHAT TO EXPECTThe February 21, 2026 FCT Council elections will determine leadership across Abuja’s six area councils. Political observers say turnout and conduct of the polls will be closely monitored as indicators of Nigeria’s evolving electoral landscape.