Peoples Democratic Party has cautioned its candidates in the Federal Capital Territory to shun personal ambition that could jeopardise the party’s chances in the February 2026 Area Council elections.
Chairman of the FCT chapter, Ismail Dogara, issued the warning on Monday in Abuja during the official presentation of INEC nomination forms to the party’s candidates.
Dogara disclosed that the party would field six chairmanship and 62 councillorship candidates, expressing optimism that PDP would secure sweeping victories across the area councils.
“During my campaign before emerging as state chairman, I said it time and again, this party is too big to remain silent. And that is why we will not be silent,” he said. “The nomination forms are here, including those for vice chairmen. Our goal is to win. Personal ambition, if it doesn’t align with the party’s, can cost us the election.”
Former House of Representatives member, Micha Jibah, urged candidates to be bold and determined, applauding their decision to represent the party.
Speaking on behalf of the candidates, Gwagwalada chairmanship hopeful, Kasim Mohammed, thanked party leaders for the opportunity to fly the PDP flag and called for internal cohesion throughout the campaign.
“We have been mobilising voters for PDP ahead of February 2026, but we also need your continued support. Politics is about people, and this is the people’s party. We believe they will give us victory,” he said.
Mohammed also appealed to party leaders to remain available and responsive to candidates’ needs during the campaign season.
(NAN)