In a recent broadcast, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, acknowledged President Bola Tinubu for his role in ensuring that the Area Council elections in the FCT were conducted peacefully. The elections saw the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) achieving a decisive victory by winning five out of six chairmanship positions across different Area Councils. This outcome is interpreted as a clear indication of the current political dynamics in the country, where the APC continues to dominate, underscoring the influence of incumbency.

Among the highlighted results, the APC claimed victories in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, Abaji, Bwari, Kwali, and Kuje, while the sole defeat was in Gwagwalada, where the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured the chairmanship. This shift in control has elicited remarks from leaders within the political sphere, including praise from President Tinubu towards Wike for his contributions to governance and the resultant political benefits for the ruling party.

Wike remarked that the electoral outcome signals a public endorsement of democracy and good governance among the residents of the FCT. This election result not only reflects local sentiments but also has broader implications for the political strategies of both the APC and PDP as they prepare for upcoming contests in the politically vibrant environment of Nigeria. The clarity gained from this election results may influence voter behavior and party strategies leading into the future.