Breaking: PDP Clinches Gwagwalada Chairmanship As INEC Announces Result (Video)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Mohammed Kasim of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

According to the Returning Officer, Kasim secured 22,165 votes, defeating his closest rival from the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 17,788 votes.

The full results are as follows:

• PDP: 22,165 votes

• APC: 17,788 votes

• APGA: 1,687 votes

• ADC: 1,336 votes

Residents across the FCT cast their ballots on Saturday to elect six Area Council Chairmen—covering Abaji, AMAC, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali—as well as councillors for 62 wards.

Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, noted that the ongoing Ramadan fast contributed to the low voter turnout in the FCT elections, as well as in concurrent by-elections in Rivers and Kano states. He explained that many Muslims limit physical activity during fasting hours and focus more on spiritual obligations, resulting in reduced participation at the polls.

Based on these observations, Ahmad reiterated a call for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to consider adjusting the 2027 general election schedule, which currently coincides with the Ramadan fasting period.