The group further accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of contributing to low voter turnout through what it described as poor organisation of polling units.

The Obidient Movement has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of manipulating the outcome of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election, describing the result as a deliberate subversion of democratic will.

In a viral video seen by SaharaReporters on Monday afternoon, Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the movement, alleged that the outcome of council poll did not reflect the votes cast by residents.

“The result of the Abuja Municipal Area Council AMAC chairmanship election held this past Saturday, February 21st, 2026, are not just a political setback, they are a brazen assault on the foundation of our democracy.”

The speaker said supporters of the Obidient Movement had backed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Dr. Moses Paul, alongside other party candidates, claiming that the campaign attracted widespread grassroots mobilisation.

“As many of you know, the Obedient Movement and indeed fellow Nigerians threw their full weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Dr. Moses Paul and its other candidates. Inspired by the visions of a new Nigeria, with our supporters mobilised with unprecedented passion, creating a powerful coalition for change,” Tanko said.

The group further accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of contributing to low voter turnout through what it described as poor organisation of polling units.

“The Independent Electoral Commission contributed to the voters’ apathy by dividing the polling units without informing the voters, making it difficult for voters to locate their polling unit. Many left in frustration without voting, with 7% turnout,” Tanko alleged.

The stakeholder also referenced the involvement of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying his call for supporters to participate in the election led to increased voter participation compared to previous council polls.

“By calling his supporters to come out and vote, this explained the marginal increase of voters compared to previous voting patterns in the FCT local government elections. We were clearly ahead in the polls. The will of the people was undeniable,” he said.

However, the movement alleged that the final declaration of results did not reflect events at polling units.

“Yet, what we witnessed was a criminal subversion of that will. The declared victory of the All Progressives Congress was not earned at the polling units. It was manufactured through a campaign of violence, intimidation, and blatant manipulation,” the stakeholder added.

The allegation comes amid controversies that trailed the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, in which the APC secured five of the six chairmanship seats declared by INEC, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with only one victory and the ADC with none.

Official results released by the electoral commission showed that the APC won AMAC, Abaji, Bwari, Kwali and Kuje Area Councils, while the PDP claimed Gwagwalada Area Council.

In AMAC, incumbent chairman Christopher Maikalangu of the APC was declared winner after polling 40,295 votes, defeating candidates of other parties, including the ADC, which secured 12,109 votes.