The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded a sweeping victory at Big Cele Settlement in Dutse Alhaji, Bwari Area Council, as PDP presidential aspirant Gbenga Hashim delivered his polling unit with a commanding margin in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election.
This comes despite claims that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, influenced the withdrawal of the PDP candidate on the eve of the election.
Official results from the polling unit in the settlement show a dominant performance by the PDP in both the chairmanship and councillorship elections.
In Polling Unit 076, the PDP secured 74 votes in the chairmanship election, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 2 votes and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) recorded 2 votes.
In the councillorship election, the PDP garnered 75 votes, with the APC scoring 4 votes and the ADC polling 3 votes. Other political parties recorded no votes.
The results represent a near total sweep for the PDP in the settlement, widely seen as a reflection of strong grassroots mobilisation and sustained community engagement.
Speaking after the declaration of results at the polling unit, Hashim thanked residents for their support and peaceful participation.
“This victory belongs to the people. It reflects consistent engagement, listening leadership, and our shared commitment to progress at the grassroots,” he said.
Observers described the margin as politically significant, noting that such dominance at the polling unit level demonstrates organisational strength and voter loyalty within the ward.
Voting at the unit was reported to be peaceful and orderly, with security personnel on the ground and electoral officials conducting the process in compliance with guidelines.
Party stakeholders said the outcome reinforces the PDP’s grassroots footing in parts of the FCT and signals renewed momentum in local political structures ahead of the 2027 elections.
The FCT Area Council elections, held across the six area councils, are regarded as an important test of party mobilisation capacity ahead of future electoral contests.
