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FCT Council Election Commences In Six LGAs • Channels Television


 

The FCT council election is today!

Residents of the nation’s capital are casting their ballots for chairmen and councillors in the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory.

Police authorities and other security agencies are already on the ground to beef up security across the area, while movement has been restricted to ensure a hitch-free exercise.

READ ALSO: Police Impose 12-Hour Movement Restriction For FCT Council Elections

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Security operatives gather for deployment in the nation’s capital.

 

Unlike states, the FCT council election is handled by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The commission says over 1.5 million voters have collected their permanent voter cards (PVCs) for the election. 


Channels Television is on the ground and will provide live updates about happenings in the FCT council election. Kindly refresh this page for the latest stories about the poll. 


9:21 am: The election has already commenced in some areas.

8:12 am: Polling units located in the school are already setting up.

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INEC adhoc staff at a polling unit in Abuja for the FCT Area Council elections on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

 

8:09 am: The last vehicle carrying voting materials left the Registration Area Centre (RAC).
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