INEC Sets Date for FCT Council Polls and Registers New Parties for 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conduct the FCT council polls on Feb 21, involving 1,680,315 registered voters across 2,822 polling units in six area councils. INEC Chairman Prof.

Joash Amupitan SAN revealed this information during a meeting in Abuja. The commission will oversee 570 candidates contesting for various positions.

INEC has registered two new political parties, including the Democrat Leadership Alliance (DLA), bringing the total number of registered parties to 20. Additionally, INEC is preparing for the 2027 general elections with plans for a nationwide voter revalidation exercise.

Dr. Yusuf Mamman Dantal, the former IPAC chairman, emphasized the need for INEC to remain neutral and ensure free, fair, and transparent elections.