(DDM) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recorded a commanding victory at Big Cele Settlement, Dutse Alhaji, in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory during the ongoing Area Council elections.
The win was delivered at Polling Unit 076, where PDP presidential aspirant Gbenga Hashim cast his vote.
The outcome came amid earlier political tension following claims that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, had influenced the withdrawal of a PDP candidate before the election.
Although the allegations heightened debate ahead of the polls, the results at the polling unit reflected overwhelming support for the PDP.
In the chairmanship contest at the unit, the PDP secured 74 votes.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 2 votes.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) also recorded 2 votes in the same contest.
In the councillorship election at the polling unit, the PDP garnered 75 votes.
The APC secured 4 votes in the councillorship race.
The ADC recorded 3 votes, while other political parties failed to obtain any votes at the unit.
Observers described the result as an almost total sweep for the PDP within the settlement.
They noted that such a margin signals strong grassroots mobilization and sustained engagement in the community.
Speaking after the declaration of results, Hashim thanked residents for their peaceful conduct and participation in the electoral process.
“This victory belongs to the people. It reflects consistent engagement, listening leadership, and our shared commitment to progress at the grassroots,” he said.
Election officials at the polling unit were reported to have conducted the process in line with established guidelines.
Security personnel were also present to ensure order throughout voting and counting.
Party stakeholders said the outcome reinforces the PDP’s organizational presence in parts of the FCT.
They further suggested that the result could serve as a morale boost ahead of future political contests, including preparations toward the 2027 general elections.
The FCT Area Council elections, conducted across the six area councils of Abuja, are widely regarded as a measure of party strength and mobilization capacity in the nation’s capital.
Results from additional polling units across Bwari and other area councils are expected to determine the broader political landscape emerging from the elections.
