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2026 FCT Council Polls: INEC Unveils List Of Eligible Contenders Details
In a statement on Thursday, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the nominations were submitted by 17 political parties before the 6:00 p.m. deadline on Monday, August 11, 2025.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Olumekun revealed that in compliance with the Electoral Act 2022, INEC will publish the personal particulars of all nominated candidates on Monday, August 18, 2025. The display will include Form EC9, academic certificates, and other supporting documents at INEC offices across the six area councils.
“Following the conclusion of party primaries for the FCT Area Council election, 17 political parties uploaded their candidates’ nomination forms before the dedicated portal automatically shut down at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025,” Olumekun stated.
He urged the public to scrutinise the published documents for transparency and accountability, noting that any false information can be legally challenged in a Federal High Court in line with Section 29(5) of the Electoral Act 2022.
The final list of candidates will be released on September 22, 2025, as required by law, at least 150 days before the election date.
