KOSIEC Chairman Announces Official Results of 2026 Local Government Elections

By
Modupe Adegboro,

October 18, 2026.

The Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Hon. Mamman Nda Eri, has announced the official results of the local government council elections held across the state on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Eri made the announcement in a statewide broadcast on Sunday, October 18, following the receipt and verification of official returns submitted by authorised Returning Officers from the state’s 21 Local Government Areas and 239 Electoral Wards.

The KOSIEC Chairman stated that the successful candidates had been duly returned by the respective Returning Officers in accordance with applicable electoral laws and guidelines.
“Our responsibility as an electoral management body is not to decide who wins or loses, but to provide a fair, transparent and credible process through which the electorate can make their choices,” he said.

Congratulating the successful candidates, Eri urged them to regard their victories as a call to service and to govern with humility, fairness, accountability and a genuine commitment to the welfare of the people.

He also commended candidates who did not emerge victorious for their participation in the democratic process, urging them to pursue any grievances through lawful means.

“Democracy thrives not only when we win elections, but also when we respect the rules, accept legitimate outcomes and pursue grievances through lawful means,” he stated.

Eri expressed appreciation to the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for providing the institutional support that enabled the Commission to discharge its statutory responsibilities.

He also commended security agencies, political parties, candidates, election observers, civil society organisations, traditional and religious leaders, the media and other stakeholders for their contributions to the electoral process.

The Chairman further acknowledged the dedication and sacrifices of KOSIEC Commissioners, management, Electoral Officers, Returning Officers, Presiding Officers, ad hoc staff and other personnel who participated in the conduct of the elections.

He thanked the people of Kogi State for exercising their democratic rights and called on political leaders, party supporters and residents to remain peaceful, law-abiding and united.

According to him, elections should not be regarded as battles between enemies but as democratic contests among citizens with a common destiny.
He reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to protecting the integrity of the electoral process and strengthening grassroots democracy in the state.

The Kogi State local government council elections were conducted to elect chairmen for the 21 Local Government Areas and councillors to represent the 239 Electoral Wards across the state.

The names of the successful chairmanship and councillorship candidates across the 21 Local Government Areas and 239 Electoral Wards would be published in a separate statement.

Modupe Adegboro,
Information Officer,
KOSIEC.