The Independent National Electoral Commission has officially released the “Notice of Polls” for the upcoming Area Council Elections in the Federal Capital Territory, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.
In a statement published on Wednesday, INEC reiterated that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System will be deployed for voter authentication, stressing that no one will be allowed to vote without a valid Permanent Voter Card.
“This is to inform the general public that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct elections in the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as follows:
– Date:Saturday, February 21, 2026
– Time: 8:30 AM
– Venue: All polling units in the Federal Capital Territory
“Note that eligible voters shall cast their votes at polling units where they are registered. Only persons whose names appear on the voter register and possess valid Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will be allowed to vote.
“The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) shall be used. No PVC, no voting.” the notice stated.
