The All Progressives Congress (APC) has tightened its grip on the Federal Capital Territory as its candidate, Umar Abdullahi Abubakar, coasted to victory in the Abaji Area Council chairmanship election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Abdullahi winner after he polled a commanding 15,535 votes in Saturday’s council poll.
His closest challenger from the Young Progressives Party (YPP) trailed far behind with 5,357 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate managed 4,547 votes. The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) scored 53 votes and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) got 37 votes.
Announcing the result, the presiding officer said Abdullahi, having satisfied all legal requirements, was duly returned elected.
The Abaji victory adds to APC’s strong showing in the FCT council elections, with the party also clinching AMAC, Bwari and Kwali. The PDP secured victory only in Gwagwalada.
Saturday’s poll was held across the six area councils of the nation’s capital, as political parties battled for control at the grassroots level.
APC Floors Rivals in Abaji! Umar Abdullahi Wins Big in FCT Council Poll
