FCT Poll: APC’s Maikalangu Wins AMAC Chairmanship as Collation Continues

FCT Poll: APC’s Maikalangu Wins AMAC Chairmanship as Collation Continues

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a major victory in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) as its candidate, Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, emerged winner of the AMAC chairmanship election in the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council polls.

Maikalangu, the incumbent AMAC chairman, secured a decisive advantage during voting at his home polling unit on Saturday, February 21, 2026, reinforcing the APC’s strong showing in Nigeria’s capital.

At Polling Unit 004, Garki Village 2, Maikalangu polled 229 votes, defeating Paul Ogidi of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who scored 15 votes, and Onyebuchi Chukwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who received one vote.

Speaking shortly after casting his ballot, Maikalangu commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he described as a smooth and efficient voting process.

“In less than three minutes, I cast my vote. Everything went well, and the process was seamless,” he said, expressing confidence in the conduct of the election.

Low Turnout Recorded at Polling Unit

Despite the APC’s dominance at the polling unit, voter turnout was relatively low. Out of 2,287 registered voters, only 252 voters participated, reflecting a broader trend of modest voter participation recorded in parts of the AMAC election.

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Collation Ongoing Across AMAC

INEC officials confirmed that ward-by-ward collation of results for the AMAC chairmanship election is underway following the conclusion of voting across multiple polling units.

Maikalangu is one of two incumbent area council chairmen seeking re-election under the APC platform in the FCT. The other is Abubakar Abdullahi, chairman of Abaji Area Council.

FCT-Wide Area Council Elections

The AMAC poll is part of the broader FCT area council elections, which include chairmanship contests in Abaji, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali, all conducted simultaneously on Saturday.

While the APC has strengthened its position in AMAC, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded a notable victory in Gwagwalada Area Council, where its candidate was declared winner after results from all wards were fully collated.

As results continue to emerge across the councils, political parties, observers, and residents await INEC’s final declarations ahead of the official swearing-in of newly elected chairmen later this month.

FCT Poll: APC’s Maikalangu Wins AMAC Chairmanship as Collation Continues