The All Progressives Congress APC has recorded a commanding victory in the recent Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory clinching five out of six chairmanship seats and tightening its political grip on Nigeria’s capital city on Saturday.
The result, announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission saw the APC dominate across key councils, leaving opposition parties with just one chairmanship position.
While the election was at the grassroots level, political observers believe the outcome may carry deeper implications for the 2027 presidential race. Control of Area Councils in the FCT offers political advantages, including stronger grassroots mobilization, improved voter outreach, and the consolidation of party structures at the local level. These are critical elements that often influence national election outcomes.
For the APC, this 5-1 victory is being viewed by supporters as a sign of continued political relevance and organizational strength, particularly in a territory known for its diverse voting patterns. The win could also boost internal party morale, attract new political alignments, and strengthen fundraising capacity ahead of the next general elections.
However, Nobody knows if this result is a clear signal that the APC will win the 2027 presidential election or not but to APC, this is a victory. Local government elections are often influenced by different dynamics compared to national polls ADC chieftain said. Issues such as economic performance, national security, governance perception, and inter party alliances.
For opposition parties like the African Democratic Congress ADC, the FCT outcome may serve as an early tip to tighten their belts call Nigerian political history has shown that electoral momentum can shift rapidly, especially when opposition forces reorganize, build coalitions, and present credible alternatives to the ruling party.
If the ADC can expand its grassroots reach, strengthen its political structures, and present a compelling presidential candidate capable of connecting with voters across regions, the 2027 race remains open and competitive political analyst said.
While the APC’s strong showing in Abuja signals influence and preparedness at the local level, presidential elections are national contests by political, economic, and social factors across all six geopolitical zones. For now, the 5-1 FCT council victory sends a clear political message. 2027 is between the two giants APC and ADC and the victory can’t be decided yet.
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