The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has unveiled names of members of its primary election committees for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory, FCT, chairmanship polls.

This was contained in a statement on its official X handle on Wednesday.

The committees, appointed for the six area councils, are made up of chairmen, secretaries and members.

The statement said that an inauguration ceremony for the appointed chairmen and secretaries took place on June 25 at the APC national secretariat in Wuse 2, Abuja.

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“For Gwagwalada area council, the committee will be chaired by Hon Shafi’u Duwan, with Hon Yahaya Shehu Maradun as secretary,” the statement read.

According to the statement, in Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Habibu Ibrahim will spearhead the committee, while Margaret Duru will serve as secretary.

It added that Austin Agada will chair the Bwari area council committee, with Sanusi Sa’idu Kiru as secretary.

In addition, the statement revealed that in Abaji, Hon Afolarin Mayowa Samuel would oversee the committee, while Hon Abdullahi Maharazu will act as secretary.

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For Kwali, the statement named Akombo Benedict Imoter, as the committee chairman, and would be assisted by Hon Gambo Rimi as secretary.

Barr Yakubu Bello chairs the committee for Kuje area council, while Engr Umar Shehu will serve as secretary.

It will be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, On January 22, said it had fixed February 21, 2026, for the conduct of the FCT area council elections.

According to the INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, the last area council election in the FCT was held on February 12, 2022, adding that the tenure of the current chairmen and councillors will end next year.

He further stated said the final list of candidates will be published on September 22, 2025, adding that campaigns will commence on September 24 and end at midnight of February 19, 2026.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday met with ex-Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in Abuja.

The closed-door meeting, held at Malami’s office, comes amid ongoing consultations to form a broad-based political coalition ahead of the 2027 general election.

Obi’s visit to Malami follows a similar meeting with former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, at his Asokoro residence less than 24 hours earlier.

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Malami and Shekarau are among a growing list of political heavyweights being linked to the proposed alliance, which also reportedly includes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

The push for coalition-building gained momentum following the outcome of the 2023 presidential election, in which Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, secured victory with 8.8 million votes. Obi and Atiku came in third and second respectively, splitting the opposition vote and paving the way for the APC’s win.

Observers and civil society groups have since intensified calls for a united opposition front to challenge the ruling party in the 2027 elections.

The storm within Nigeria’s leading opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), deepened on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, as key members of its National Working Committee (NWC) firmly dismissed claims by the Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, suggesting a shift in party decisions.

The party’s top members issued a statement to counter Damagum’s earlier press briefing, which allegedly, attempted to alter resolutions made during the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.

According to Damagum, the upcoming 100th NEC meeting — initially scheduled for Monday, June 30 — had been put on hold.

He also claimed that Senator Samuel Anyanwu had been directed to resume duties as the party’s National Secretary.

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But the NWC, in a detailed statement jointly signed by several high-ranking officials and posted on PDP official X handle, described both claims as not only misleading but also a breach of the party’s constitution.

They stressed that no individual, regardless of position, has the authority to upturn NEC resolutions.

“The NEC is the highest decision-making body after the National Convention. Its decisions are binding and cannot be changed arbitrarily by any official,” the statement emphasized, referencing Section 31(3) of the party’s constitution.

“Furthermore, the claim by Amb. Damagum that Sen. Samuel Anyanwu has been asked to resume office as the National Secretary of the Party is therefore misleading being contrary to the resolution of NEC.”

“In the light of the foregoing, the 100th NEC meeting as scheduled for Monday, 30th June, 2025 has not been canceled or postponed.”

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The joint statement was signed by prominent party figures, including Deputy National Chairman (South) Amb. Taofeek Arapaja, Acting National Secretary Arc. Setonji Koshoedo, and National Treasurer Hon. Ahmed Yayari Mohammed.

Others are Sir. Okechukwu Obiechina Daniel (National Auditor), Hon. Debo Ologunagba (National Publicity Secretary), Woyengikuro Daniel Ph.D – (National Financial Secretary), High Chief Ali Odefa (National Vice Chairman South East) Hon. Emmanuel Ogidi (Caretaker Committee Chairman South South).

The rest include Hon. Mrs. Amina Darasimi D. Bryhm (National Woman Leader), Senator Hayatu Bello Gwarzo and Hon. Ajisafe Kamoru Toyese (National Vice Chairman South West).

With just days left before the anticipated 100th NEC meeting, all eyes would now shift to the PDP leadership to see whether this internal battle will escalate or find a resolution behind closed doors.