FCT Polls: INEC releases final list of 17 candidates

Ahead of scheduled Federal Capital Territory, FCT Area Councils election on Saturday February 2, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission , INEC, has released the final list of 17 candidates.

In a statement by the INEC’s Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, on Tuesday in Abuja, said, the release followed the conclusion of the staturory period for withdrawal and substitution of candidates in line with electoral law.

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It was recalled that the electoral umpire published personal particulars of candidates that emerged from primaries conducted by various political parties on Aug. 18.

According to Olumekun, a total of 17 political parties submitted details of their candidates’ (Form EC9) by the deadline of 6 p.m on Monday, Aug. 11.

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“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,” Olumekun stated.

He further added that the comprehensive list of candidates, detailing their political parties, age, gender, and academic qualifications, had been uploaded to INEC’s website and social media platforms for public information and scrutiny.

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