Politics

On February 24, 2026, a suspected Peter Obi assassination attempt in Benin City turned a political rally into a crime scene. From unmarked Siennas to bullet-riddled gates, we break down the fragments of a day that has placed Nigeria’s democracy on red alert.

On February 24, 2026, a suspected Peter Obi assassination attempt in Benin City turned a political rally into a crime scene. From unmarked Siennas to bullet-riddled gates, we break down the fragments of a day that has placed Nigeria’s democracy on red alert.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has consolidated its hold on Nigeria’s capital, securing key victories in Bwari and AMAC during the Saturday FCT Area Council elections. However, the ruling party’s triumph is shadowed by a record-low 22 percent voter turnout and unsettling reports of intimidation at polling units. As the political landscape shifts toward 2027, the growing disengagement of Abuja’s electorate raises urgent questions about the health of local democracy.

As Abuja residents face a 12-hour movement restriction for the 2026 FCT Polls, a political earthquake has struck. With the shock withdrawal of key PDP candidates in AMAC and Bwari, we examine the legal fallout of the Electoral Act 2026 and whether your vote still counts today.