The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official election notice for the upcoming Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The polls are scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.
According to the notice published on Wednesday, voting will begin at 8:30 a.m. across all polling units in the six area councils of the FCT.
INEC confirmed that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) will be used for voter identification and authentication.
The commission stated that only registered voters with valid Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) would be allowed to participate in the election.
Anyone without a PVC will not be permitted to vote.
The election is expected to follow standard electoral guidelines, ensuring transparency and credibility in the process.
