FCT Poll: APGA vows to unseat APC, raises alarm over voter intimidation
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has expressed confidence in dethroning the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Saturday Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council elections. Addressing a Press conference in Abuja, APGA’s AMAC chairmanship candidate, Comrade Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, alleged that some chiefs within the territory were already intimidating […]
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has expressed confidence in dethroning the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Saturday Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council elections.
Addressing a Press conference in Abuja, APGA’s AMAC chairmanship candidate, Comrade Eze Onyebuchi Chukwu, alleged that some chiefs within the territory were already intimidating residents, especially non-indigens that there will be sanctions for not voting for their preferred candidate.
Chukwu said the matter would be reported to security agencies but downplayed its potential impact, saying that APGA is contesting to win.
Onyebuchi Chukwu, who is also the party’s National Youth Leader, also used the opportunity to discuss his “SMART AMAC” agenda of Social welfare and security, Modern governance, Accountability, Rural-inclusive governance, and Technology-driven administration, adding that he will use technology to fight corruption for the development of the Council.
Chukwu also promised that if voted into power, there will be free medical care for pregnant women, free basic education, skills acquisition programs, and improved welfare for teachers, including payment of salary arrears.
He berated the current state of affairs in AMAC, promising that if voted into power, he will transform the landscape of the Federal Capital Territory.
“The kind of revenue coming into AMAC is more than what some two states receive combined, yet much of it ends up in private pockets. We are coming to ensure those funds work for the masses,” Chukwu said.
The party expressed confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the council poll as a “litmus test” ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The people are tired of bad governance. APGA presents the best alternative, and that is what we need to win,” Chukwu added.
He also praised the APGA administration in Anambra state, promising that the same feat will be replicated in AMAC.
Also speaking APGA National Secretary, Ibrahim Mani, said the party is fully mobilized across the FCT and prepared to “capture political power” in AMAC.
“Our candidate has worked tirelessly across almost every nook and corner of the council area and would not allow the mandate of the people to be undermined, he promised.”