Politics
Defeated ADC Candidate in AMAC Vows Not to End Fight for Good Governance
Even in defeat, Dr Paul Moses, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship, has called for unity and continued commitment to public service. Following Saturday’s election, Dr Paul formally accepted the results while reaffirming his dedication to the people of AMAC.
In a statement released after the results were announced, he expressed gratitude to his supporters, campaign team, and residents who believed in his vision for the council.
“I accept the outcome of the election. Democracy demands respect for the will of the people, and I remain committed to the principles of peace, progress, and service,” he said.
Despite the setback, Dr. Paul stressed that the election does not mark the end of his efforts in public service. “This is not the end of the journey. Our movement for accountable leadership, inclusive governance, and sustainable development in AMAC remains strong. We will continue to engage, organize, and work towards a better future for our people,” he added.
He urged his supporters to stay calm, focused, and united, assuring them that the ideals championed during the campaign would continue to guide his advocacy and engagement in the community.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has described the outcome of the weekend elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers States as a strong endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda said the party’s performance; particularly in the nation’s capital, demonstrates growing public confidence in the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He congratulated APC supporters for what he called the peaceful and credible conduct of the February 21, 2026 polls, noting that the victories recorded by the party reflect its resilience, unity and grassroots strength.
According to him, the results of the FCT Area Council elections carry significant national implications.
“The Abuja outcome is a clear signal that Nigerians from diverse backgrounds stand firmly behind President Tinubu’s bold reforms. As residents of the nation’s capital, their decision sends a strong message of confidence in the administration’s commitment to repositioning the country for sustainable growth and prosperity,” he stated.
Yilwatda congratulated the APC chairmanship candidates who secured victories in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Kuje, Abaji, Bwari and Kwali, saying the wins underscore the party’s connection with the people at the grassroots.
He also acknowledged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate who won in Gwagwalada, describing the result as evidence that democracy and the will of the electorate were upheld.
The APC chairman further celebrated the party’s four State House of Assembly candidates who emerged victorious in Kano and Rivers States, attributing their success to effective party organisation and public trust in APC leadership.
He commended party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters across the affected states for their discipline and peaceful participation in the electoral process. Yilwatda also praised security agencies and election officials for their professionalism.
“As we celebrate, we must remain united and focused on delivering good governance. Nigerians are demanding accountability, tangible results, and sustained reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The APC remains committed to meeting those expectations,” the statement concluded.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Ungogo and Kano Municipal State Assembly by-elections conducted on Saturday in Kano.
In Kano Municipal Constituency, the APC candidate, Aliyu Nabil Daneji, secured 7,484 votes to win the seat and will represent the constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly.
The Returning Officer, Professor Ibrahim Tajo Siraj, announced the results and declared Daneji duly elected.
Similarly, in Ungogo Constituency, the APC candidate, Aminu Sa’ad Sa’ad, polled 8,975 votes to clinch victory in the by-election.
Professor Ali Tijjani Abdullahi, the Returning Officer for Ungogo Constituency, declared Sa’ad winner and returned him elected.
Both winners are sons of the deceased lawmakers who previously represented the respective constituencies.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).
The Collation Officer for AMAC, Prof. Andrew Abue, said that Maikalangu, who is the incumbent AMAC chairman, was returned elected having scored the highest number of votes cast, 40,295 out of the total number of Valid Votes of 62,861 in the election.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) came second with 12,109 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 3,398 votes.
According to Abue, the rejected votes is 2,336 and total valid votes is 62,861, while the total vote cast is 65,197.
He added that the number of registered voters in AMAC was 837,338, while the total number of accredited voters was 65,676.
“That Maikalangu of the APC, having certified the requirements of the law is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected,” Abue said.
According to him, the scores of the 12 political parties and their candidates that contested the AMAC chairmanship election are:
Agbon Vaniah of the Accord (A)-403 votes
Nemiebika Tamunomiesam of the Action Alliance (AA)-108 votes
Paul Ogidi of African Democratic Congress (ADC)-12,109 votes
Richard Elizabeth of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) -588 votes
Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-40,295 votes
Eze Chukwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)-1,111 votes
Chukwu Promise of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM)-122 votes .
Ugoh Michael of the Action Peoples Party(APP)-32 votes
Thomas Happiness of the Boot Party (BP)-43 votes.
Jibrin Alhassan of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)-1,694 votes.
Samson Usani of the National Rescue Movement (NRM)-73 votes.
Dantani Zanda of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-3,398 votes
Iber Shimakaha of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP)-90 votes
Simon Obinna of the Social Democratic Party (SDP)-2,185 votes
Madaki Robert of the Young Progressives Party (YPP)- 421 votes; and
Swani Buba of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)-189 votes.
Speaking in an interview with newsmen immediately after the announcement of results the APC Collation Agent, Gambo Babale, described the election and collation process as credible.
“INEC have done so well. We’ve seen the processes across all the polling units, the ward coalition centres and here at AMAC area council coalition centre. Everything was done perfectly well,
“They’ve tried. They’ve done everything humanly possible. I believe this high level of transparency occurred in all the coalition’s exercise that took place in AMAC.
“PDP won about two ward councillors, Karu and Karishi. That is to tell you the level of transparency that happens in this election,” he said.
While congratulating the winner, he said the victory was for Maikalangu to deliver more dividends of democracy to the people of AMAC.
Babale said that the results was an indication that the APC was ready for victory in 2025.
The YPP Ward Collation Agent, Abdullahi Ibrahim, also described the collation process as transparent, while congratulating the winner.
The result sheets were signed by the ADC, APC, APGA, YPP and NNPP party agents present at the collation centre.