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PDP Congratulates Winners, Sets Up Legal Team Over FCT Poll.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to the results of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, congratulating its winning candidates while announcing the formation of a legal team to challenge the conduct of the polls.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement released on Sunday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the party alleged that the elections were marred by intimidation and undue interference by the executive.
“The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party congratulates the successful PDP candidates in the Area Council Elections held in Abuja on February 21, 2026,” the statement read.
The party noted that the victories were secured despite what it described as unprecedented intimidation, excessive money politics, and blatant executive meddling.
“This victory, although fewer than we expected, is particularly encouraging given the environment of extreme intimidation, high-powered financial influence, and executive interference,” the PDP said.
The opposition party further claimed that armed security personnel were deployed to manipulate the election outcomes.
“Reports and video evidence indicate that armed security operatives were used to remove result sheets from polling units, intimidate voters, and unfairly influence the election results,” it added.
The PDP specifically congratulated Mohammed Kasim, declared the winner of the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship election by INEC, along with the councillors announced as successful.
“We particularly congratulate the Chairman-elect of Gwagwalada Area Council, Mohammed Kasim, and the councillors declared winners by the Independent National Electoral Commission,” the statement said.
Earlier, INEC had declared the APC candidate, Christopher Maikalangu, as the winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council election.
The PDP announced the creation of a special legal team, led by National Legal Adviser Shafi Bara’u, Esq., to handle post-election complaints and litigations arising from the polls.
“Aggrieved candidates should promptly contact the National Legal Adviser to ensure swift action, as delays can be fatal in election petition cases,” the statement warned.
The party also attributed the low voter turnout to perceived flaws in the Electoral Act 2026.
“The extremely low voter participation in these polls reflects the anti-people nature of the Electoral Act 2026, which has eroded public confidence in elections conducted under its provisions,” the PDP said.
It cautioned that if reforms are not urgently implemented, the conduct of the FCT council elections could foreshadow similar issues in the 2027 general elections.
“These Local Council polls may serve as a warning of the challenges the forthcoming 2027 general elections could face if immediate reforms are not made,” the PDP added.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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