2026: PDP unveils FCT council chairmanship candidates
The Peoples Democratic Party has concluded its primary elections for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory area council chairmanship elections.
Its electoral committee chairman, Chris Hassan, who announced the results, said that the elections held in the councils were free and fair.
According to him, in Kuje, there were two contestants, Zacharia Danlami and Michael Jigu, who later withdrew from the race, leaving Mr Danlami as the lone contestant and winner with all 30 votes.
He said that in Abaji, there was only one aspirant, Musa Biliyanmu, who scored all 30 votes to emerge the winner of the election.
“In the Abuja Municipal Area Council, there were also two contestants, Mr Zadna Dintani, who scored 24 votes to defeat Mr William Gaje with 12 votes. In Gwagwalada Area Council, there were two aspirants: Mr Kasim Mohammed, who scored 19 votes to defeat Mr Rabiu Adamu, who scored 11 votes.
“In Kwali Area Council, there were three contestants: Mr Harruna Mohammed, who scored 13 votes to defeat Mr Daniel Ibrahim, who scored 11 votes and Mr Shashim Zaka, who scored six votes.
“It is our desire that all aspirants and candidates will work towards the success of the elections come 2026,” he stated.
(NAN)
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