INEC releases final list of candidates for FCT LG election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 17 candidates for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council election.

INEC made this known via a statement issued by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Olumekun stated that the publication followed the conclusion of the statutory period for withdrawal and substitution of candidates as stipulated by law.

INEC had on August 18 published the personal particulars of candidates who emerged from primaries conducted by political parties.

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The FCT local government election will hold on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Olumekun recalled that a total of 17 political parties submitted details of their candidates (Form EC9) by the deadline of 6 p.m. on August 11.

“With this publication, no further withdrawal or replacement of candidates will be allowed except in the event of death of a candidate or running mate before Election Day as provided by Section 34(1) of the Electoral Act,” Olumekun said.

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

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