PDP Faces Disqualification in FCT Elections Amid Labour Party's Removal

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) is at risk of mass disqualification in the upcoming 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) excluded the Labour Party from the polls. The removal of the Labour Party has raised concerns about potential skewing of election results, with the PDP facing disqualification due to unresolved leadership disputes within the party.

The PDP submitted a full list of 74 candidates for various positions, but ongoing court battles over the party's national leadership have cast doubt on the legality of the primary elections. The power struggle between rival factions led by Tanimu Turaki and Nyesom Wike has further deepened the crisis and uncertainty surrounding the PDP's participation in the FCT polls.