The African Democratic Congress (ADC) recorded an early victory against the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the ongoing council election in the Federal Capital Territory.
The victory marked the first polling unit win for the opposition coalition in the FCT council race.
According to reports, it was recorded that out of 10 ballots cast at the voting point, the ADC secured 7 ballots, the APC secured 2, while the remaining 1 was declared invalid.
According to Daily Trust, Paul Moses, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship, cast his vote at the same polling unit.
He expressed his concern over the turnout and linked it to the movement restriction that was enforced by the FCT authorities.
The restriction according to him, created an unfavourable atmosphere which affected the turnout, he claimed that it wasn’t necessary for a local election.
Paul also raised allegations of intimidation against ADC agents in parts of the council. He said reports reaching his campaign indicated that party agents in Takum Shara and areas of Kabusa Ward, including Dogongada and Shereti, were threatened.
He claimed some agents were warned they could be harmed or killed, adding that such actions were intended to suppress voters and tilt the process in favour of the ruling party.
Paul said vote buying was a criminal offence and alleged that the practice was ongoing in parts of the capital. Despite the challenges, Paul said electoral officials at his polling unit conducted themselves professionally and followed due process.
He expressed confidence that the overall outcome would reflect the will of voters. He urged Nigerians to reject intimidation and insist on accountable leadership as the elections continued across the FCT.
 has defeated the All Progressive Congress in the ongoing Federal Capital Territory council election.){kind=link}