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Abuja Area Council Elections

1️⃣ Candidate listings for Abaji Area Council

A seasoned administrator and agro-entrepreneur dedicated to regional development. A recipient of the Outstanding Leadership Award from the National Association of Political Science Students (NAPSS) at the University of Abuja.

Sokodabo Musa Bilyaminu
(PDP)

Currently serves as the Executive Chairman of the Abaji Area Council, and currently serves as the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON).

Umar Abdullahi
(APC)

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Mohammed Ibrahim
(ADC)

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Aminu Sadiq
(NNPP)

2️⃣ Candidate listings for Abuja Municipal Area Council

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Dantanni Zadna
(PDP)

An alumnus of St. Paul’s Secondary School. Veteran politician and grassroots leader currently serving as the Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).

Zakka Christopher
(APC)

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Paul Moses Ogidi
(ADC)

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Jibril Alhassan
(NNPP)

3️⃣ Candidate listings for Bwari Area Council

A prominent political leader, entrepreneur, and grassroots advocate dedicated to driving "unprecedented prosperity" within the Bwari Area Council. A former Speaker of the Bwari Area Council Legislative, he played a role in the council’s legislative policies.

Adamu Julus
(PDP)

Served in local government roles including as Supervisory Councillor for Environmental Sanitation in Bwari Area Council, where he gained experience in community infrastructure and public service.

Haruna Shekwolo Audi
(APC)

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Musa Josiah Abinlo
(ADC)

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Galadima Salisu Shuaibu
(NNPP)

4️⃣ Candidate listings for Gwagwalada Area Council

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Mohammed Kasim
(PDP)

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Yahaya Usman Shehu
(APC)

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Danjuma Iko Afanyibada
(ADC)

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Dada Mohammed Wumi
(NNPP)

5️⃣ Candidate listings for Kuje Area Council

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Zakwoyi Danlami
(PDP)

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Danjuma Samuel Shekwolo
(APC)

He currently serves as the FCT Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and previously headed the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). He spent his career negotiating for worker welfare and educational reforms.

Knabayi Stephen Adalo
(ADC)

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Ubam Bako
(NNPP)

6️⃣ Candidate listings for Kwali Area Council

Born into the Pai community of kwali, Mohammed is a retired Nigerian Air Force officer. As a veteran and grassroots leader, he leverages his military background and political experience to champion a platform of infrastructure development for the people of Kwali.

Haruna Pai Mohammed
(PDP)

He is the Speaker of the Legislative Arm for Kwali Area Council. A dedicated public servant with a BSc degree. He now leverages his legislative experience to campaign for the executive leadership of Kwali, focusing on grassroots governance and community development.

Daniel Nuhu Kwali
(APC)

A grassroots activist and political leader hailing from Kwali Central. A vocal advocate for community development. He is currently a contender in the 2026 local elections.

Bandoji Jeremiah
(ADC)

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Kaura Hassan
(NNPP)