Voting has officially commenced at Polling Unit 016 in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council, as residents participate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections holding today, February 21, 2026.
The exercise began promptly at 9:00 a.m. after voter registers were pasted and details verified using the Bi-modal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), with party agents observing the process.
Our correspondent reports that the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) arrived at the polling unit at about 7:35 a.m., ahead of the scheduled 8:30 a.m commencement time, allowing for early preparations and setup.
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Party agents from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) were present to monitor the accreditation and voting procedures, ensuring transparency in the conduct of the election.
The first voter at the polling unit successfully cast his ballot, marking the formal start of the electoral process in Kubwa.
The atmosphere remained orderly as more residents queued patiently to exercise their civic responsibility.
