- Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called on residents of the Federal Capital Territory to vote against the All Progressives Congress in the 2026 council elections
- Atiku said the polls would test the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process and joined leaders of the African Democratic Congress, including Peter Obi, to mobilise voters
- He urged citizens to resist intimidation, turn out massively, and use the FCT elections as a starting point to unseat the APC from power
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on residents of the Federal Capital Territory to vote against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming 2026 FCT council elections, describing the polls as a crucial test of both electoral credibility and citizens’ desire for change.
In a post shared on his social media page, Atiku said he joined other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), including former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, to engage voters on the importance of the upcoming elections.
“This election is very important. It will say a lot about how ready the managers of our elections are to deliver free, fair and credible polls,” Atiku stated, adding that the exercise would also reflect how prepared citizens are to demand political change.
He urged residents to turn out in large numbers and support ADC candidates, saying the party had fielded individuals with “competence, capacity and character” to provide quality leadership across the area councils in Abuja.
The former vice president also encouraged voters to resist any form of intimidation. “Voters have the responsibility to defy all forms of intimidation and make the right choice,” he said.
Atiku criticised the APC and the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing the ruling party of failing to address key national challenges. According to him, the FCT council elections present an opportunity for voters to begin the process of voting the APC out of power.
“APC must be voted out in the coming elections, and we should start with the FCT elections,” he added.