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February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to @OfficialAPCNg supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • @PoliceNG Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to APC supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • Police Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to APC supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • Police Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to APC supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • Police Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to APC supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • Police Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to APC supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • Police Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to APC supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • Police Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to APC supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • Police Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to APC supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • Police Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to APC supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • Police Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to APC supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • Police Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

February 22, 2026. FCT POLLS: BRIGANDAGE AND POLICE BRUTALITY REFLECT WIKE’S “DO YOUR OWN” MANDATE TO APC SUPPORTERS - OWN The Opposition Watch Nigeria (OWN) unequivocally condemns the widespread brigandage, systemic police brutality, and brazen ballot box snatching that characterized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The descent into electoral lawlessness witnessed across the six area councils is not a coincidence; it is the direct manifestation of the inflammatory campaign rhetoric championed by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. His recent directive to APC supporters, “Do your own and leave the rest to me”, has effectively served as a green light for state-sponsored subversion of the will of the people. Reports from our observers and citizens on the ground paint a grim picture of a democracy under siege. Instead of a peaceful civic exercise, the FCT was turned into a theater of war where: • Police Brutality: Security agencies, tasked with protecting the sanctity of the vote, were instead seen intimidating voters and providing "cover" for thugs, especially in Kuje Area Council. • Ballot Hijacking: Armed brigands systematically targeted polling units where the opposition held a clear lead, snatching ballot boxes and destroying electoral materials with zero interference from nearby security personnel. • Voter Suppression: The atmosphere of fear created by these coordinated attacks led to significant voter apathy, as residents chose safety over the risk of physical assault at the polls. The Minister’s mandate to "leave the rest to me" has been interpreted by overzealous supporters and compromised security officials as an assurance of immunity. By promising to "handle" the aftermath, the Minister has signaled that the results matter less than the raw exercise of power. "What we saw yesterday and early this morning in the FCT was not an election; it was a coronation by force," said Aisha Bello. "When a high, ranking government official tells supporters to 'do their own' while he handles 'the rest,' he is inviting chaos and promising a cover-up. The Opposition Watch Nigeria calls for: 1. Investigation of Security Overlords: An independent probe into the conduct of the FCT Police Command and other agencies that stood by while the electoral process was desecrated. 2. Accountability for Rhetoric: We call on the Civil Society Organizations and international democratic partners to hold Minister Nyesom Wike accountable for inciting language that undermines the peace and stability of the nation’s capital. The FCT election was a litmus test for Nigeria’s democratic maturity heading toward 2027. By choosing brigandage over the ballot, the current administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed that test woefully. We remain committed to ensuring that the true will of the FCT residents is not buried under the weight of political thuggery. #EndElectoralBrigandage #FCTPolls2026 #DefendTheVote

A strong wake-up call from Gov. Newsom—Trump's not playing by the rules, and the push for a third term is a real threat to democracy. Bold, urgent, and spot-on about protecting our elections and country. #ProtectDemocracy #NoThirdTerm #WakeUpAmerica #DefendTheVote #RuleOfLaw

700% surge. Fast-track citizenship. Dems trying to rig the game. Time to defend elections and America! 🇺🇸💥 #MAGA #StopTheSurge #AmericaFirst #DefendTheVote

“When a Union Minister openly boasts that an IAS officer ‘made him win’ by overturning a 2,700 vote deficit, that’s not slip of tongue, it’s a confession. If this doesn’t trigger an immediate EC inquiry, FIR and forensic audit of results, what will? VOTE CHORI is happening in broad daylight.”#VoteChori #ElectionIntegrity #JitanRamManjhi #ECI #DefendTheVote

97 lakh voters vanishing from Tamil Nadu’s rolls is not “routine revision”, it’s mass disenfranchisement. When 35.6% of Chennai’s voters are suddenly chopped off, the integrity of every future election is in question. EC must explain, restore names, and open the database to public audit. #ElectoralRolls #DefendTheVote #Chennai #TamilNadu #NoSir