The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has formally issued the Notice of Election for the 2026 Local Government Council elections, which will hold on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
The notice, dated October 3, 2026, was signed by the commission’s Chairman, Hon. Mamman Nda Eri, and issued in exercise of the powers conferred on KOSIEC by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the KOSIEC 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 the state.
KOSIEC said it had made the necessary arrangements for the successful conduct of the polls and called on 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.
The commission stressed the need for all stakeholders to work together to ensure a peaceful, orderly and credible process before, during and after the election.
It also appealed to citizens to join hands in maintaining peace and ensuring the successful conduct of the election in all 21 local government areas.
KOSIEC further urged eligible voters and all participants in the electoral process to conduct themselves responsibly and support efforts aimed at a peaceful and credible election.
The information was contained in a statement issued by the commission’s Information Officer, Modupe Adegboro.
