FCT Area Council Election: ADC Shock APC for Wuse as Low Turnout Scatter Ground for Abuja

Gbam! For inside Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), the opposition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), don land their first victory for one polling unit inside FCT Area Council election.

For Polling Unit 076 wey dey Sani Abacha Estate, Wuse Zone 4, ADC candidate Dr. Moses Paul cast him vote sharp-sharp, and na there the surprise land. Out of just 10 votes wey dem count (yes o, only ten!), ADC pack seven votes, while ruling party All Progressives Congress (APC) manage carry two. One vote waka go invalid section.

Though the margin small like akara, victory na victory. For that unit, ADC floor APC well-well, even if na with small crowd wey show face.

Low Voter Turnout: Movement Restriction Confuse Many Abuja People

As election dey go on for Abuja and other parts of the Federal Capital Territory, turnout no too impress. Many polling units complain say people no really come out plenty to vote.

Dr. Moses Paul yarn say the earlier movement restriction announcement from FCT authorities confuse voters tire. According to am, some residents no too sure whether dem fit waka freely, and that fear make many just siddon house.

As result, polling unit wey suppose full with voters come dey look like weekend football training ground – space full, but players no plenty.

ADC Intimidation Claims & Vote Buying Drama as Results Dey Drop

Dr. Paul no stop there. Him talk say some ADC agents for areas like Takum Shara and Kabusa ward – including Dogongada and Shereti – complain say dem face threats. According to am, some people allegedly warn party reps make dem no too show body, say wahala fit burst.

He also accuse some quarters of vote buying for some parts of the capital city, saying such moves dey wound democracy. Even so, he praise electoral officials for him polling unit, saying dem follow due process and handle things professionally.

Despite all the gbas gbos, the AMAC hopeful still dey confident say victory dey load. Him encourage Abuja residents make dem no allow intimidation shake dem and make dem continue to demand accountable leadership as more results dey show face.