FCT Council Poll Results: Tinubu Sends Message To Wike After APC's Impressive Performance

FCT Council Poll Results: Tinubu Sends Message To Wike After APC's Impressive Performance

  • President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praises Nyesom Wike for the All Progressives Congress (APC) council election success in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
  • Tinubu encourages newly elected officials to honour their mandate as a sacred trust
  • The President commends the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for the peaceful election conduct

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues

FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, after the impressive performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the council elections.

Tinubu hailed Wike for his remarkable achievements in the nation’s capital.

President Bola Tinubu praises Wike for APC's FCT election success
President Bola Tinubu hails Wike's achievements in FCT council election. Photo credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Source: Facebook

The President said Wike’s achievement yielded political dividends for the ruling APC in the FCT council election of Saturday, February 21, 2026.

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This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

President Tinubu congratulates the winners in the FCT, Kano, and Rivers States.

Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also conducted by-elections in the Ahoada East II and Khana II state constituencies of Rivers State, Kano Municipal and Ungogo constituencies in Kano State.

Tinubu urged the winners to serve with dedication and to view the mandate given to them by the people as a sacred trust.

The President also congratulated the APC national leadership, Kano and Rivers leaderships, and all members of the party on the victories at the polls.

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According to Tinubu, the successful conduct of the elections further strengthens democratic culture and institutions.

He commended INEC, security agencies, and voters for the peaceful and successful conduct of the elections.

Tinubu called on INEC to continue to improve its efforts to deliver even more exemplary electoral processes.

Nigerians react as Tinubu commends Wike

@flourish007

Unfortunately free and fair election will NEVER happen under the APC led by BAT.

@Bluepryntpol01

President Tinubu’s leadership is clearly inspiring confidence! These wins in FCT, Kano, and Rivers, under the collaborative efforts of Minister Nyesom Wike and APC, are a testament to the party’s commitment to service and development.

@BabangidaA26366

Always I'm with you my brother
President Bola inubu commends peaceful election in the FCT
President Bola Tinubu applauds Wike for APC's triumph in FCT council elections. Photo credit: Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON, GSSRS
Source: Facebook

INEC declares winner in Kwali area council poll

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According to INEC, Nuhu polled a total of 17,032 votes in the election.

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INEC declares winner in Bwari area council

INEC announced the ruling APC and its candidate, Joshua Ishaku, as the winner of the Bwari Area Council chairmanship election in Abuja.

This was announced by the INEC Returning Officer for the Bwari chairmanship election, Mohammed Nurudeen, on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Nurudeen explained that Ishaku garnered a total of 18,466 votes in the Saturday, February 21, area council election at the Nigerian capital.

Source: Legit.ng

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 8 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication from Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria, where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.