JUST IN: PDP candidate backs APC rival less than 72 hours to FCT area council polls

Hon. Julius Adamu, chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bwari area council, has withdrawn from the race in favour of Hon. Joshua Ishaku Musa of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Adamu announced the decision on Wednesday in Bwari, less than 72 hours to the February 21, 2026 FCT area council elections.

Barr. Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT, was present at the event where the withdrawal was declared.

A video shared by Agbagyisha TV on Facebook showed Adamu publicly stepping down and urging his supporters to back the APC candidate.

His words: “We have agreed that he will stand down for Joshua. I am standing here before you this afternoon to tell you that I have been in deep consultation with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.

“And i have come to conclusion that I and Joshua, we are brothers. It will not be nice for two brothers to kill themselves over one office. Therefore, I have relinquished my support to Hon Joshua. I want to urge all my supporters to support Joshua to win this election.”

On his part, Wike urged residents of Bwari to vote for the APC candidate, saying: “The people of Bwari, let me tell you why you should support Joshua. If you vote for Joshua, I will do more roads in Bwari.

“Let nobody make any mistake, on Saturday, come out and make sure that Joshua wins the election.”

Mojeed Oladipupo

Mojeed Oladipupo is an experienced journalist, political editor, and senior correspondent with over a decade of experience in news reporting, political journalism, research, writing, and editing. He has held senior editorial roles at TheCable, and previously worked as a Political Editor at Politics Nigeria and a Senior Correspondent at Legit.ng. Over the course of his career, Mojeed has covered politics and a wide range of national issues, producing accurate, balanced, and engaging stories for digital audiences. He has also contributed to international and lifestyle publications, including FunTimes Magazine and Amaka Studio. With a Postgraduate Diploma in Election and Political Party Management from the University of Benin and a background in journalism, public relations, and communication, he brings strong research, editorial, communication, and leadership skills to his work.

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