My election · North Central zone · capital Abuja
Election 2027 in the FCT
President and National Assembly
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Saturday 16 January 2027 · polls open 8:30amGovernors and State Assemblies
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Saturday 6 February 2027Your races
3 on your ballot- 16 JanuaryPresident18 tickets on the ballot nationwide.See all 18 and compare →
- 16 JanuarySenateThe FCT elects one senator.INEC's candidate list for this race is being added.
- 16 JanuaryHouse of RepresentativesOne member for your federal constituency.INEC's candidate list for this race is being added.
- 6 FebruaryGovernorThe FCT has no governor; its minister is appointed by the President.
- 6 FebruaryState House of AssemblyThe FCT has no state assembly. Its Area Councils are elected separately.
Seats: Constitution, sections 48–49. Dates: INEC revised timetable.
What is at stake in the FCT
The FCT in numbers
From the latest Demographic and Health Survey, with the FCT's place among the 36 states and the FCT. Ask the candidates what they will do about them.
- Literacy, women87.7%2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)6th highest of 37 · Nigeria 57.2%All states →
- Literacy, men95.3%2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)4th highest of 37 · Nigeria 72.4%All states →
- Households with electricity86.4%2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)4th highest of 37 · Nigeria 55.2%All states →
- Births in a health facility81.3%2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)12th highest of 37 · Nigeria 43.3%All states →
- Basic vaccination45.6%2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)19th highest of 37 · Nigeria 39.4%All states →
- Under-5 mortality (survey)60 per 1,000 births2024 · The DHS Program (ICF)23rd highest of 37 · Nigeria 110 per 1,000 birthsAll states →
Your polling-day checklist
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Check the register at display.inecnigeria.org. Ticks are kept on this device only.
Results on election night
Follow the FCT's results as INEC uploads them, and get an email when the results desk opens.