Atiku Urges Abuja Voters to Reject APC in 2026 FCT Council Polls

By Otobong Gabriel, Abuja 

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on residents of Abuja to vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council elections, describing the polls as a defining moment for Nigerians seeking meaningful political change.

In a message shared on his social media platforms, Atiku revealed that he joined other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, to engage voters across the capital city on the importance of participating in the elections.

According to him, the council polls will serve as a critical test of Nigeria’s electoral system and the credibility of those responsible for conducting free and fair elections.

“This election is very important. It will say a lot about how ready the managers of our elections are to deliver free, fair and credible polls,” he said.

Atiku stressed that the vote also presents citizens with an opportunity to demonstrate their readiness to demand better governance and accountability.

He encouraged residents to turn out in large numbers to support ADC candidates, describing them as individuals with the competence, capacity, and character required to provide effective leadership at the grassroots level.

“Our party has fielded candidates with competence, capacity and character to offer quality leadership across local councils in Abuja,” he added.

The former vice president further urged voters not to succumb to threats or intimidation, emphasizing that civic courage is essential to strengthening democracy.

Atiku also took aim at the APC-led administration under President Bola Tinubu, accusing the government of failing to address pressing national issues affecting citizens.

He argued that the FCT elections offer a starting point for Nigerians to begin removing the ruling party from power.

“The APC-led Federal Government has failed citizens on many fronts. APC must be voted out in the coming elections, and we should start with the FCT elections,” he stated.

As political activities intensify ahead of the polls, all eyes will be on Abuja to see whether voters heed the call for change or maintain the status quo.