EFCC Monitors FCT Council Elections for Integrity

On February 21, 2026, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) deployed operatives across six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to monitor the council elections. This initiative aimed to safeguard electoral integrity and curb vote-buying and other forms of electoral malpractice.

The executive chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoye, issued a statement directing the operatives to maintain strict surveillance throughout the polling areas. The commission's efforts were part of a broader strategy to ensure transparency and accountability during the electoral process.

The deployment was strategically positioned to prevent incidents of vote-buying and to uphold the credibility of the elections, reflecting the commission's commitment to a fair electoral exercise.