The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced online accreditation for journalists and media organisations intending to cover the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election, scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026.
In a notice released on Monday, the commission stated that the exercise is open to media organisations seeking to deploy reporters for election coverage.
“INEC has commenced online accreditation for journalists and media organisations intending to cover the FCT Area Council Election scheduled to hold on Saturday, 21st February, 2026,” the commission said.
Applications must be submitted via INEC’s official media accreditation portal at https://imap.inecnigeria.org. The portal opened on December 15, 2025, and will close at midnight on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The commission emphasised that late submissions will not be entertained, noting that “there will be no extension of time.”
Media organisations requiring further information on the accreditation process can contact INEC through the designated phone lines: 07088844564 or 08032861058.
The 2026 FCT Area Council election will see candidates from 17 political parties vying for 68 seats, including six chairmanship positions and 62 councillorship positions across the six area councils: Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali, and Abaji. Campaign activities are currently ongoing ahead of the polls.
