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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged voters in Abuja to reject the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the upcoming 2026 FCT council elections, describing the polls as a chance for Nigerians to demand change.<\/p>\n

In a post shared on his social media page, Atiku said he was joined by other ADC leaders, including former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, where they engaged voters on the importance of the upcoming polls.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis 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,\u201d he said, adding that it would also show how prepared citizens are to demand political change.<\/p>\n

He urged residents to turn out in large numbers to support ADC candidates, stating: \u201cOur party has fielded candidates with competence, capacity and character to offer quality leadership across local councils in Abuja.\u201d<\/p>\n

Atiku also called on voters to resist intimidation. \u201cVoters have the responsibility to defy all forms of intimidation and make the right choice,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The former vice president criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing the government of failing to address key national challenges.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe APC-led Federal Government has failed citizens on many fronts,\u201d he said, arguing that the FCT elections present an opportunity for voters to begin voting the party out.<\/p>\n

\u201cAPC must be voted out in the coming elections, and we should start with the FCT elections.\u201d<\/p>\n

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