Lokoja, October 5, 2026 The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has formally issued the Notice of Election for the 2026 Kogi State Local Government Council Elections, scheduled to hold on Saturday, 17th October 2026. The Notice, dated 3rd October 2026 and signed by the Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Mamman Nda Eri, was issued in exercise of the powers conferred on KOSIEC by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission Law and other applicable electoral laws. According to the Notice, the election will be conducted across the 21 Local Government Areas, 239 Electoral Wards and 3,508 Polling Units in Kogi State. The Commission stated that it has made the necessary arrangements for the successful conduct of the elections and called on all political parties, candidates, accredited observers, security agencies, the media, civil society organisations, traditional and religious institutions, community leaders and other stakeholders to cooperate fully with the Commission. KOSIEC emphasised the need for all stakeholders to work together to ensure a peaceful, orderly and credible electoral process before, during and after the elections. The Commission also appealed to all citizens and stakeholders across the State to join hands in maintaining peace and ensuring the successful conduct of the elections in all the 21 Local Government Areas. KOSIEC urged eligible voters and all participants in the electoral process to conduct themselves responsibly and support efforts aimed at ensuring a peaceful and credible election. Modupe Adegboro, Information Officer, (KOSIEC)
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