No be small matter o! The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud, don come out come show her confidence say the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) go carry future for the upcoming Area Council elections wey dem dey plan for February 21, 2026. The woman yarn this one for the flag-off of APC e-registration wey happen for Apo Community Town Hall on Friday.
According to the statement wey her media aide, Austine Elemue, drop, she gree say the unity wey dey for the party na strong sign say dem dey on track for victory. She talk say, “The cohesion in our party shows that we are coasting to victory in next month’s Area Council elections.” Omo, na beta confidence be dat!
She further explain say this e-registration na milestone for the party commitment to inclusiveness and democratic consolidation. “This exercise no be just about increasing numbers. E get as e dey work to strengthen our party structures, update membership database, and make sure every member fit get voice for shaping the party’s and the nation’s future,” she add.
Mariya no forget to give kudos to APC leadership wey dey embrace technology to enhance transparency, especially for young people. Na she talk say, “The party dey founded on progressive ideals, wey dey emphasise broad-based participation, internal democracy, and responsive governance.” E clear say she dey focused on making sure say everybody go get their chance to contribute for the party.
She also call all eligible voters – men, women, youths, and those wey get disability – make dem come register or update their records. “Your involvement go strengthen the party and deepen democracy,” she talk wey no fit carry body for bad luck.
Also, FCT APC Chairman, Abdulmalik Usman, come join body to yarn say this e-registration na wetin President Tinubu don direct across the federation. “We thank our members for their large turnout. While APC leads, others follow,” Usman talk with pride!
As e be now, the political campaigns don start since September 24, 2025, and go close for February 19, 2026, midnight. INEC don also drop list of candidates for the elections, wey dey consist of aspirants from 17 political parties wey fit upload their nomination forms. Dem go dey contest for 68 positions, wey include six chairmanship seats and 62 councillorship seats across the six area councils of FCT – Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji. This election na big deal, and everybody dey ready!
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