APC and ADC share votes equally at FCT polling Unit in local election

In a rare and closely watched development, voters at a polling unit in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded an exact tie between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during the ongoing local elections.

According to election officials, both parties secured an equal number of votes, underscoring the intense competition and evenly divided political support within the area. Electoral officers at the unit confirmed that the tie will trigger a review and possible run-off procedure as prescribed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines.

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The results have drawn attention from political observers who noted that FCT constituencies are increasingly competitive, with new parties like ADC making significant inroads alongside established players such as APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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Residents and party agents at the polling unit described the process as peaceful, with both parties agreeing to adhere to INEC procedures for resolving the tie.

Officials indicated that further updates will be provided once the electoral commission completes verification and announces the official result.

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