The minister stressed that opposition parties only accept election outcomes when they are favourable to them. His comments come amid criticisms and objections raised by some opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress, following the announcement of results in parts of the FCT. “I am the returning officer for the 2026 FCT Area Council, Bwari chairmanship election held on Feb. 21, 2026. INEC also returned Christopher Maikalangu of the APC as the elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council. In Gwagwalada Area Council, however, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Mohammed Kasim, emerged victorious.

Source: Punch February 22, 2026 14:12 UTC