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By Seyi Babalola
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that a mock accreditation and results upload exercise will take place ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections on February 21, 2026.
In a statement signed by INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner for the FCT, the electoral umpire said the mock exercise will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in 289 selected polling units between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
According to the commission, the exercise is aimed at ensuring a hitch-free Area Council election by testing accreditation procedures and the results upload process.
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INEC urged voters in the affected polling units to show up with their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and participate in the mock exercise, stating that their involvement would assist fine-tune preparations for the main election.
The commission said that the list of designated polling units for the mock exercise is available on its official website.
INEC also assured residents of the FCT of its readiness to conduct a credible and successful Area Council election on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
