Julius Adams, the Peoples Democratic Party chairmanship candidate for the Bwari Area Council election, has withdrawn from the race in favour of the All Progressives Congress candidate, Joshua Musa.

The incident took place  on Wednesday in Bwari, where FCT Minister Nyesom Wike was present.

A video of the event shared by Agbagyisha TV on Facebook captured the moment Adamu publicly declared he would no longer contest the chairmanship seat and urged his supporters to back the APC candidate.

Addressing the crowd, Wike said, “We have agreed that he will stand down for Joshua.”

Adamu, in his remarks, described the decision as born out of “deep consultation” with Wike and stressed that he and Musa were “brothers”, adding that it would “not be nice for two brothers to kill themselves over one business.”

“As such, I have relinquished my support to Honourable Joshua. And I want to urge you all to support him to become chairman of Bwari Area Council,” he stated.

The February 21, 2026 FCT Area Council elections will see voters in the six councils (Abuja Municipal Area Council, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Abaji and Kwali) elect chairmen and councillors.

The Independent National Electoral Commission fixed the date after campaigns officially began in September 2025 and ran until February 19.

The flag of the NNPP has been pulled down and replaced with that of APC at the gate of Kano State Government House.

The development comes as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is set to formally rejoin the ruling party today

Among top dignitaries expected to grace the occasion which is scheduled to take place at the Government House is former APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman.

The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), through the Barr. Dr. Amos Fawole-led State Executive Committee-Elect has said it recognizes on the National Working Committee, MWC led by  Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN.

In a Memo Monday, addressed to party members, stakeholders, and the general public, the Lagos chapter said the Memo was meant to put records straight on matters of current leadership status and direction of the party particularly in Lagos State.

The Memo which was signed by Prince Dr. Christopher O. Odianarewo, Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary-Elect said the chapter re-affirms its recognition, loyalty and support to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP, under the Chairmanship of Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki SAN duly elected at the PDP National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on 15th and 16th of November, 2025.

It said further that the The Lagos State PDP also affirms that the Hon. Phillip Aivoj- led State Executive Committee remains the valid and legally recognized leadership of the party in Lagos State until the expiration of its tenure, after which the newly-elected State Executive Committee, led by Barr. Dr. Amos Fawole, shall formally assume office.

“It will be recalled that on Saturday, September 27, 2025, the National Headquarters of our great party conducted the Lagos State Congress for the election of new State Executive Officers, in line with the provisions of the PDP Constitution. The congress was transparently conducted, monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the new State Executive duly was elected.

“For the avoidance of doubt, all elected structures of the PDP in Lagos State namely the 245 Ward Executive Committees and the 20 Local Government Executive Committees are fully intact and functional.

“The Lagos State PDP dismisses claims by certain individuals falsely and illegally parading themselves as “Lagos State Caretaker Committee” as there is no vacancy at any level of the party in Lagos State to warrant any form of Caretaker Committee.

“The PDP hereby disassociate itself from these individuals and formally notify the general public that these individuals are unknown to the PDP structure in Lagos State and lack any legal, constitutional, or moral authority to act or speak on behalf of the party at any level.

“The public is strongly advised not to engage, transact, or associate politically or financially with such individuals on any matter with regard to the PDP. Anyone dealing with these individuals does so at his or her own risk, as the leadership of the Lagos State PDP shall not be liable for any consequences arising from such dealings.

“Moreover, the Lagos State PDP states unequivocally that the PDP is not factionalized. The PDP in Lagos remains one united, indivisible family operating under a single, legitimate structure and there is no leadership crisis or internal division,” it stated

The party also addressed specific issues in Nigeria political space and lambasted the All Progressives Congress, APC-led state government for its abysmal performance.

“The PDP expresses deep concern over the deteriorating state of Lagos State under the oppressive and insensitive All Progressives Congress (APC). It is heartrending that the current state government has abysmally failed Lagosians across every critical metric. From crumbling road infrastructure to a comatose healthcare system and a struggling education sector, the APC administration has demonstrated a horrible lack of capacity to meet the needs of the people of Lagos State.

“The PDP however urges the citizens of Lagos State not to despair or surrender to despondency in the face of the biting economic hardships exacerbated by the anti-people policies of the APC administration, but to remain resolute as a new dawn is approaching on the platform of the PDP.

“The Lagos State PDP is now reorganized, more united than ever, and strategically poised to reclaim the people’s mandate. The PDP is prepared to offer a sensitive, proactive alternative to the harsh governance currently experienced in the state. Our mission is clear: to restore the glory of Lagos and ensure that the state’s wealth works for all its inhabitants, not just a privileged few.

“Change is only possible through the ballot. We urge all eligible voters to ensure they are prepared for the upcoming electoral cycles,” the Lagos PDP said.