The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has established a specialized legal team to contest the election results stemming from the Area Council elections held on February 21, 2026, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria. This formation comes in the wake of the party's performance in the elections, where they only secured victories in the Gwagwalada area council, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) claimed wins in the remaining councils. The party's leadership has expressed an acknowledgment of the electoral outcomes, despite them being lower than anticipated due to alleged irregularities during the election process.

At the heart of the PDP's response is their desire to address and challenge the election outcomes that they believe were marred by inconsistencies. The party conveyed its congratulations to its candidates who managed to win in Gwagwalada, indicating support and recognition for their efforts amid unfavorable circumstances. The establishment of this legal team signals the PDP's determination to pursue all available legal avenues to contest the results in the areas where they believe the elections did not adhere to the established norms of fairness and transparency.

By launching this legal challenge, the PDP not only aims to rectify what they view as a flawed electoral process but also to fortify their position within Nigeria's political landscape where the rivalry with the APC remains intense. As the situation evolves, the implications of these legal actions could potentially reshape the political dynamics in the FCT, especially regarding public perception of electoral integrity and the responsiveness of electoral bodies like the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).