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Kogi State local government elections and legal disputes

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The legal framework for local government administration in Kogi State was reinforced by a Koton-Karfe High Court ruling. ruling, where Justice Aminu Eri dismissed a lawsuit that challenged challenging the state’s tenure provisions for local officials, ruling that the state’s electoral laws were provisions, finding them consistent with the 1999 Constitution. Following this judicial clarification, this, the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) conducted local government chairmanship and councillorship elections. On October 17, 2026, KOSIEC Chairman Mamman Nda Eri announced that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 21 chairmanship seats and 239 councillorship positions across the state’s 21 local government areas and 239 electoral wards, following the completion of collation across 3,508 polling units. KOSIEC Chairman Mamman Nda Eri described the election as successful, noting a large voter turnout and an orderly process. He urged winners to govern with accountability and advised those with grievances to pursue them through lawful means. wards. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise, attributing the improved security and calm atmosphere to the support of President Bola Tinubu. He noted noting that the calm environment marked atmosphere was a significant departure from previous local government elections that were often characterized by violence. Electoral observers, including a delegation from While the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions of Nigeria led by Joseph Aremu, reported no incidents of shooting, vote buying, or ballot stuffing stuffing, other observers raised concerns. On October 19, 2026, the Conscience for Human Right and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR) reported significant logistical challenges, noting that many polling units, including those in monitored areas. Observers praised Lokoja, opened late or lacked officials and necessary materials. CHRCR attributed low voter turnout to a lack of confidence, motivation, and adequate information among the deployment electorate. The group also expressed concern regarding the absence of security personnel participation from international donors and agencies, though they noted the orderly conduct voting process remained largely peaceful due to the early presence of voters. security personnel.

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