The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured a decisive victory at a designated polling centre in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election, according to results from Piwoyi Primary School II in the Gwarinpa ward.
Collated results from the centre, observed by the Media Talk Africa, indicated the APC garnered 80 out of the 93 valid votes cast. The Action Democratic Congress (ADC) received six votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) obtained two votes. Five votes were declared invalid. The results were publicly announced at the polling unit following the conclusion of voting.
This single polling unit result is part of the broader contest for the AMAC chairmanship, a pivotal local government position overseeing Nigeria’s capital territory. The AMAC is responsible for municipal services, local revenue generation, and community development across Abuja’s numerous districts. The chairmanship election, held across the council’s various wards, determines the local leadership for a four-year term.
The APC’s strong showing at this specific Gwarinpa location reflects the party’s incumbency advantage, having previously held the AMAC chairmanship. The PDP, historically a dominant force in national politics, maintains a significant organisational presence in the capital territory despite its reduced vote count at this particular centre. The ADC’s six votes represent a modest but notable third-party performance in the local contest.
The official results for the entire AMAC chairmanship poll will be consolidated from all wards by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The final declaration will determine whether the APC retains the chairmanship or if control shifts to an opposition party. The local government election is seen as a critical test of political strength and grassroots support within the Federal Capital Territory ahead of future national electoral cycles.
The outcome at Piwoyi Primary School II contributes to the overall tally, highlighting the ward-by-ward nature of local governance elections in Nigeria. Voter turnout and party performance at such micro levels often provide early insights into political sentiments and organisational capacity within specific communities. The elected AMAC chairman will be tasked with addressing urban infrastructure challenges, sanitation, and local economic development across Abuja.
