INEC RELEASES FINAL LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR 2026 FCT AREA COUNCIL ELECTIONS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 22, 2025, the Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Sam Olumekun, said the publication followed the conclusion of the statutory period for withdrawal and substitution of candidates as stipulated by law.
Olumekun recalled that the Commission had earlier published the personal particulars of candidates who emerged from party primaries on August 18, 2025. He noted that 17 political parties submitted details of their candidates (Form EC9) by the deadline of 6:00 pm on Monday, August 11, 2025.
“With the publication of this final list, no further withdrawal or replacement of candidates will be allowed, except in the unfortunate event of the death of a candidate or running mate before Election Day, as provided by Section 34(1) of the Electoral Act,” he stated.
The IVEC Chairman added that the comprehensive list, including the candidates’ political parties, age, gender, and academic qualifications, has been uploaded to the Commission’s website and social media platforms for public access and scrutiny.
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