FCT Polls: Vote Counting Begins in Polling Units

FCT Polls: Vote Counting Begins in Polling Units FCT Polls: Vote Counting Begins in Polling Units
FCT Polls: Vote Counting Begins in Polling Units. Credit:News central TV.

Vote counting has commenced in several polling units across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

News Central reports that at Kabusa Primary School, Ward 001, the chairmanship election results show the All Progressives Congress (APC) leading with 115 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has 18 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trails with 6 votes.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) recorded four votes, while the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) each recorded two votes.

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The Action Democratic Party (ADP) polled one vote, with nine ballot papers declared invalid.

FCT Polls: Vote Counting Begins in Polling Units
FCT Polls: Vote Counting Begins in Polling Units. Credit: News Central TV.

Counting is also ongoing in more than 10 polling units at Mpape Primary School in Bwari Area Council.

Also, the electronic transmission of results from the elections at Durumi 2 PU 022 has begun.

FCT Polls: Vote Counting Begins in Polling Units
Electronic transmission of results on going at Durumi 2 PU 022. Credit: News Central.

News Central reports that further updates will be provided as collation continues.

FCT Polls: Vote Counting Begins in Polling Units
Electronic transmission of results on going at Durumi 2 PU 022. Credit: News Central TV

Voting began earlier on Saturday across multiple polling units in the FCT, though some centres experienced delays due to logistical challenges.

Across the territory, about 1,680,415 registered voters are expected to participate in the exercise at 2,822 polling units, with 4,345 BVAS machines deployed. The electoral process is being monitored by 88 accredited domestic and international observer groups.

The elections are taking place across the six area councils – Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji, with a total of 637 candidates from 17 political parties contesting positions across 62 political wards.

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