The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Eze Chukwu, has said he will not challenge the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 21 election.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Chukwu congratulated the APC candidate, Christopher Maikalangu, who was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He said the outcome would not be contested “for any reason whatsoever,” describing elections as an opportunity for service rather than personal ambition.
Earlier, the APGA candidate alleged electoral irregularities, including INEC’s refusal to show the original result sheet, voter intimidation, and vote buying.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelChukwu praised the conduct of the election, calling it peaceful and orderly. He said the safety recorded during campaigning and on election day was “a victory for democracy.”
Although APGA did not secure the AMAC chairmanship, Chukwu urged citizens and aggrieved parties to seek redress only through lawful channels. He also pledged support for initiatives that would ensure the success of the incoming administration.
“AMAC belongs to all residents, irrespective of political, ethnic, or religious affiliations,” he said. “The new administration should reflect fairness, unity, and a commitment to the common good.”
Chukwu thanked his supporters for running a disciplined and principled campaign, emphasising that elections are contests of ideas and that character is measured by conduct throughout the process. He encouraged citizens to remain engaged in democratic processes, noting that national development requires participation, not apathy.
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The FCT Area Council elections saw the APC dominate, winning five of the six chairmanship seats, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured one. In AMAC, INEC’s collation officer, Prof. Andrew Abue, announced Maikalangu’s victory with 40,295 votes out of 62,861 valid votes cast. Chukwu’s APGA polled 1,111 votes, ranking behind ADC (12,109) and PDP (3,398).
Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa
