By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the FCT area councils’ election as “peaceful” and commended electorates for their conduct. Wike gave the commendation in Abuja on Saturday, after monitoring the election in Garki, Karu Chief’s Palace, Karshi, Kabusa and Ketti. He observedContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Mr John Gabaya, the Chairman, Bwari Area Council of the FCT, on Saturday said the ongoing FCT Area Council Elections in Bwari would be hitch-free and successful in spite of low turnout of voters. The chairman said this while speaking with newsmen shortly after he cast hisContinue Reading
By Our Reporters A traditional ruler in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Sapeyi of Garki Chiefdom, Alhaji Usman Kupi, has described the ongoing area council elections in the FCT as ‘relatively fair’. Kupi also expressed optimism that voter turnout would improve as the day progressed. Speaking shortly after castingContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni A Political Analyst, Dr Chinedu Amadi, says that improving party primaries and promoting transparency in leadership selection are key steps to strengthening democracy and building public confidence in the electoral process. Amadi, also the President of Organisation for youth in International Trade and Commerce (OY-ITC), disclosedContinue Reading
By Our Reporters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recorded hitch-free accreditation and early voting in many polling units in Gwagwalada, Kwali and Bwari during the FCT Area Council Elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC recorded the feat due to the functionality of Bimodal Voter AccreditationContinue Reading
By Reporters Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections, describing the process as seamless. Maikalangu, who is also seeking re-election, spoke with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at hisContinue Reading
By Our Reporters The ongoing area council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja witnessed low voter turnout in some parts of Bwari and Kuje areas, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The NAN correspondents, who monitored the election, report that few voters were at the LEA PrimaryContinue Reading
By Reporters Accreditation and voting have begun at the Pilot Science Primary School and Health Care Centre of Kwali Area Council polling units for the Chairmanship and Councillorship positions. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that eligible voters in their numbers were already on queue awaiting accreditation and voting. NANContinue Reading
By Reporters Mr Abubakar Ladan, an 80-year-old Chief in Angwan-Hausawa Community in Kwali Area Council of the FCT, has urged the incoming council leadership to prioritise the security and welfare of the people when sworn in. Ladan made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Aminu Garko The Kano State House of Assembly by-elections holding on Saturday have recorded a low voter turnout in several polling units across Kano Municipal Local Government Area, in spite of the early arrival of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
