INEC releases final list of candidates for FCT Area Council elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released its final list of candidates contesting the upcoming Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
The Commission had on 18th August 2025 published the personal particulars of candidates that emerged from primaries conducted by political parties.
INEC said a total of 17 political parties uploaded the particulars of their candidates (Form EC9) by the deadline of 6.00pm on Monday 11th August 2025 and at the end of the period for withdrawal and substitution of candidates.
Consequently, the Commission has now published the final list of candidates that will contest in the 2026 FCT Area Council Election.
A statement signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee on Monday said the full list of the candidates by party, age, gender and academic qualifications has been uploaded to INEC website and social media platforms for public information.
“With this publication, no further withdrawal or replacement of candidates will be allowed except in the event of death of a candidate or running mate before Election Day as provided by Section 34(1) of the Electoral Act,” it said.
The FCT Area Council election will hold on Saturday 21st February 2026.
