The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Christopher Zakka Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), following the conclusion of the Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Announcing the results at the collation centre, the AMAC Collation Officer, Andrew Abue, revealed the incumbent chairman secured the highest number of lawful votes cast in the election.
“Christopher Zakka Maikalangu of the APC, having satisfied the requirements of the law and scored the highest number of votes cast, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected,” Abue stated.
He disclosed that Maikalangu polled 40,295 votes out of a total of 62,861 valid votes cast in the election.
According to him, “The total valid votes are 62,861, while the total votes cast stand at 65,197. Rejected votes recorded are 2,336.”
Abue further announced that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) came second with 12,109 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured 3,398 votes.
Reacting shortly after his declaration, Maikalangu expressed gratitude to voters for renewing his mandate.
“I thank the people of AMAC for the confidence reposed in me. This victory is for every resident who believes in continuity, stability, and grassroots development,” he said.
He added, “We will consolidate on the gains of the first term and work even harder to deliver improved infrastructure, better services, and inclusive governance for all.”