INEC Publishes Final List of 17 Candidates for FCT Council Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 17 candidates cleared to contest the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 12, 2026.

INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mr. Sam Olumekun, announced this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.

Olumekun explained that the publication followed the conclusion of the statutory period for withdrawal and substitution of candidates as provided by law.

He recalled that on August 18, INEC had published the personal particulars of candidates who emerged from the primaries conducted by their respective political parties.

According to him, a total of 17 political parties submitted the details of their candidates (Form EC9) by the deadline of 6 p.m. on Monday, August 11.

“With the publication of this final list, no further withdrawal or replacement of candidates will be allowed, except in the unfortunate event of the death of a candidate or running mate before election day, as provided by Section 34(1) of the Electoral Act,” Olumekun said.

He further disclosed that the comprehensive list, including candidates’ political parties, age, gender, and academic qualifications, has been uploaded to INEC’s website and social media platforms for public information and scrutiny.

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