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KOSIEC Releases Timetable for 2026 Local Government Elections
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has officially released the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2026 Local Government Council Elections in the state. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); js"> [adrotate banner="51"]
According to the document signed by the Commission’s Chairman, Hon. Mamman Nda Eri, the elections are slated to hold on Saturday, October 17, 2026, across the 21 Local Government Areas of Kogi State.
The Commission, in the exercise of powers conferred on it by Section 197 (1)(b) and Paragraph 3 of Part II of the Third Schedule to the 1999 Constitution (as amended), as well as the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission Law, 2025, outlined key activities leading up to the polls.
The timetable indicates that the Notice of Election was issued on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in accordance with Section 28(1) of the Electoral Act, which requires such notice to be given not later than 360 days before the election date.
The commencement of political activities is scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025, followed by the conduct of party primaries and resolution of disputes arising therefrom between Monday, November 10, and Sunday, December 12, 2025.
Between Monday, December 15, and Friday, December 19, 2025, political parties are expected to collect nomination forms from the Commission’s headquarters, while submission of list of candidates will take place from Monday, January 5, to Friday, January 9, 2026.
The screening and publication of personal particulars of candidates (Form EC9) is fixed for Friday, January 16, to Wednesday, January 21, 2026, during which the details of all aspirants will be displayed at the KOSIEC headquarters and local government offices across the state.
KOSIEC noted that all dates contained in the timetable are subject to change by the Commission as circumstances may demand, provided such adjustments remain within the framework of the Electoral Act, 2022.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, fairness, and inclusivity in the entire electoral process, assuring all stakeholders, political parties, candidates, and the electorate of a level playing field.
KOSIEC further urged political parties to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Electoral Act and the Kogi State Electoral Law in their preparations for the election, noting that compliance is key to credible outcomes.
The Commission calls on all stakeholders, including security agencies, civil society groups, and the media, to continue their partnership toward ensuring peaceful, transparent, and credible local government elections in 2026.
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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.
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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.
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“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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