By Olokuta Rofiat

Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has described the outcomes of recent elections in the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State as a political victory for the All Progressives Congress.

In a statement on Friday, Olayinka said the APC’s performance in the February 21 Area Council elections in the FCT, where it won the majority of chairmanship seats, reflected growing public support and affirmed Wike’s political influence in the territory.

He noted that the African Democratic Congress recorded poor results, particularly in key councils such as AMAC and Bwari, as the APC consolidated its position.

Responding to opposition claims that the victories were overstated, Olayinka insisted the results signaled voter alignment with the APC’s agenda, including in recent contests in Rivers State.

Opposition figures, however, alleged misuse of state resources and political pressure, describing the ADC’s performance as part of broader challenges facing smaller parties ahead of the 2027 general elections.

By Patrick Idowu

Mr. Eze Chukwu, chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the Feb. 21 Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election, has accepted the outcome and ruled out challenging the result.

In a congratulatory message to the winner, Mr. Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chukwu said he would not contest the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “for any reason whatsoever.”

In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja, he described the poll as peaceful and orderly, noting that the safety recorded during the campaign and on election day was “a victory for democracy.”

By Patrick Idowu

Dr. Moses Paul, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), chairmanship candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has officially rejected the results of the recently concluded FCT Area Council election.

In a statement issued on Monday, Dr. Paul accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), of showing blatant disregard for the rights and feelings of Nigerians.

While the All Progressives Congress (APC), was declared victorious in five of the six area councils, with Christopher Maikalangu winning AMAC, Dr. Paul insists the announced figures do not reflect the true will of the people.

The ADC candidate alleged that the electoral process was compromised by several critical factors, including the imposition of curfews that restricted movement and reports of security forces harassing party members.

He further cited large-scale bribery and the late arrival of essential election materials at key polling stations, such as Kabusa, as evidence of a flawed process. Dr. Paul maintained that based on the movement’s ground support from Karshi to Wuse, his party had rightfully earned the trust of the electorate.

Despite the setback, Dr. Paul expressed profound gratitude to his supporters, describing their participation as a powerful statement of pride and resilience.

He vowed that the movement, built on sacrifice rather than force, remains strengthened by the experience.

By rejecting the results, he aims to challenge what he describes as an assault on democracy and continues to advocate for a future where the voices of Abuja residents are accurately represented.