The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that it is fully prepared for the forthcoming 21st of February Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Speaking during an appearance on Arise Television on Monday, the 16th of February, 2026, the FCT INEC Administrative Secretary, Abimbola Oladunjoye, assured residents that the commission has concluded key logistical and administrative arrangements ahead of the polls.
She explained that non-sensitive election materials have already been distributed to all Area Councils, while plans are in place to retrieve sensitive materials from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) later in the week. According to her, the materials will be transported directly to the councils to ensure timely deployment.
Oladunjoye also disclosed that election officials have undergone the necessary training, the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices have been configured, and the voter register has been printed in preparation for the exercise.
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“So, I tell you that we are very ready for the election come Saturday, 21 February, 2026. We have virtually done everything we need to do for the election.
“Right now, we have received all our non-sensitive materials, everything has been bagged and sent to all Area Councils.
“Towards Thursday, we shall go to the CBN and get our sensitive materials and move them straight to the Area Councils,” she said.