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KOSIEC Begins Preparations for 2026 LG Elections, Promises Transparency
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), has commenced preparations for the conduct of the 2026 Local Government Elections with a promise to ensure transparency in the exercise. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); js"> [adrotate banner="51"]
The commencement kick started with Stakeholders engagement held in Lokoja on Friday, October 17th, 2025 which was presided by the Chairman of KOSIEC, Maman Nda Eri
Eri in his welcome address, said that the stakeholders meeting was put in place to herald activities involved in the conduct of the elections in order to achieve the desired success in recording free, fair, credible, and inclusive outing.
Eri also gave an assurance that KOSIEC would not relent in embarking on transparency exercise that would reflect the will of the people during the 2026 Local Government Elections.
According to the chairman of the Commission “KOSIEC remains committed to transparency that will provide level play ground for all the political gladiators and their parties
“This stakeholders gathering will afford us the opportunity to showcase the new 2025 electoral law that would guide us in the conduct of the elections
“This meeting is sacrosanct so that every stakeholder will have a say in making time-table for the elections
“Stakeholders should as a matter of necessity begin sensitization of our citizens on the new electoral law and the value of the electoral process generally as well as the need for voters to come out in their large numbers to exercise their franchise
“Our meeting should majorly focus on the review of Electoral Framework, New Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission Law, 2025 and Stakeholders’ Role
“Participating stakeholders were drawn from all political parties, security agencies, civil society organisations, and the Media”
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In a low key event at the Emir’s Abuja home during a courtesy visit by YMK to intimate him on his collection of Presidential Normination and expression of interest form, Friday, the emir assures YMK that he and his people will always support a course that is in the best interest of his people and the Fika Emirate.
The Aspirant, YMK while addressing the emir, his members of the council and the Fika Emirate reiterate his commitment to the development of the Nigeria community saying, “We are not here to discuss the problems Nigeria have, we are here to profer solutions because we already have the solutions to the problems we have in Nigeria”
“And those solutions we have tdesigned inform of programmes, policies, projects,, tasks a d deliverables to the community.” YMK continued assuring of his commitment to poverty Alleviation and the security of ordinary grassroot communities.
YMK further revealed that the Fika Emirate with the headquarter at Potiskum is dear to him and his presidential ambition.
Fika Emirate is the first traditional authority YMK visited after obtaining his Presidential Normination Form on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
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YMK Nigeria grabs a presidential nomination form, Thursday April 30th, 2026 on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in a ground-breaking event saying the gesture shows the seriousness of putting Nigeria future on great pedestal.
Dr. Aliyu Abdullahi Jibia, The Director General, Campaign Organisation, YMK Nigeria Movement while speaking with journalists at the event said picking the nomination form today shows the seriousness of the candidate as a man with the integrity and quality in fixing Nigeria.
Jibia said, “We have shown the world today that we are Peoples Redemption Party and we are going to contest on the platform of the party.
Jibia further said, “Engineer Kignsly is a clean slate, the first person to contest with overwhelming support from the different parts of the six geo-political zones of Nigeria, including Abuja.
“Why we picked PRP as a platform is because of the pedigree of the party. This is a party that has soft spot for the less priviledge in Nigeria, because of her ideology.
“He has a great plan for the ordinary people and has a massive plan for the country. He is a technocrat that has a good pedigree; and he is well connected having served in NNPC for over thirty-five (35) years.
“With that kind of person, we have all it takes to steer the ship of this country.” Jibia concluded.
YMK at the event further assures women of greater support and empowerment in his administration, saying that he will run an all-inclusive administration after assuming office.
The National Women Leader, Peoples Redemption Party, Dr. Maryam Ringim at the event while charging all the women to go all out for membership drive, had call on every women to turn out enmass supporting the party candidate in the forthcoming election.
Ringim said, “Women are the greatest mobilisers, having the power of convincing someone immediately, easily.
“So, please women I know you will do whatever you have to do to influence people for our party and I hope you’ll do so.
“Another thing is the membership registration. It is very important because the membership is what we are going to use to win the primary election. This is because, now every card carrying member is eligible to vote in the primaries.
“So, I want to encourage you, to encourage your people to troop in mass for the membership registration exercise, it is very important for the success of the candidate.
“So, I am thanking you all for all your efforts for remaining loyal as I know that you are doing very well.”, she concluded.
As at April 30th, 2026, Engr Dr. Yakubu Muhammad Kingsly (YMK) Nigeria, the presidential candidate of PRP is officially the first presidential candidate to pick a Presidential Nomination form from any party political party in Nigeria against the 2027 Presidential Election.
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The National Director, Mobilization, Yakubu Muhammed Kingsly, YMK Nigeria Project Grassroots Mobilisation, Alhaji Sulaiman Yunusa has charged team members and loyalists to intensify grassroots mobilisation, coordination, discipline and purposeful execution of plans across board saying, time for noise is over. js"> [adrotate banner="51"]
Alhaji Yunusa made the call Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 in Abuja during a stakeholders meeting to intimate team loyalist of updates, especially, the stepping of YMK on the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP platform to enter the race for the 2027 Presidential Election.
He said, “I bring you an important development. Our candidate has now been officially accepted under the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP platform. This is a significant step forward, as it provides us with a legitimate political structure for participation in the 2027 elections.
“However, I want to make one thing very clear. A political party gives us a platform. But it is STRUCTURE that wins elections.
“Our focus now shifts immediately to building strong grassroots presence, aligning with PRP structures at State, LGA, Ward, and Polling Unit levels and ensuring our mobilisation efforts translate into real, measurable voter strength.
“This is not the time for noise—it is the time for coordination, discipline, and execution.
“We are not just joining a party. We are building a winning structure within it.
He assures team members of timely communication saying that, “Further directives will follow shortly on State and Ward coordination, Grassroots activation and Reporting and accountability systems.
“Let’s stay focused. Victory will come from structure, not assumptions.”, Yunusa concluded.
Earlier on, Yunusa had reiterated to team members and loyalists that the principal, YMK is a Presidential Hopeful whose huge antecedent speaks volume; proving him to be an asset to us. He further revealed that Nigeria is lucky to have such an ideological technocrat vying for the presidency at this time.
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