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2026: PLASIEC Sets Timetable for Local Government Elections in Plateau

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9 months ago

September 5, 2025

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The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has fixed September 1, 2026, as the date for local government elections across the 17 councils of the state.

Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Plangji Cishak, made the announcement on Thursday during a press briefing in his office in Jos, noting that the notice and timetable align with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act 2022, and the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission Law, 2024.

Cishak explained that the publication of the election notice, coming exactly one year before the polls, is in compliance with the law. He added that political parties are expected to conduct their primaries between January 12 and 30, 2026, to democratically nominate their candidates.

According to the timetable, political parties will collect nomination forms from February 2 to 6, 2026, and submit completed forms between February 9 and March 2, 2026. The particulars of candidates will be published on March 7, followed by screening and verification of chairmanship and councillorship aspirants from March 11 to 16, 2026.

Appeals arising from the screening exercise will be received on March 20 and heard on March 23, after which the final list of candidates will be released on March 30, 2026. Political campaigns are scheduled to begin on March 31, 2026, and end at midnight on August 30, 2026.

The Commission also announced that the register of voters will be published on July 21, 2026. Political parties are to submit the names and addresses of their polling agents by August 12, while the notice of poll will be published on August 17, 2026.

Cishak assured stakeholders that the elections would be conducted within the constitutionally stipulated timeframe—no later than 30 days before the expiration of the tenure of current local government officials. He pledged that PLASIEC would ensure transparency, fairness, and strict adherence to the law, while urging political parties to comply with the timetable and uphold democratic principles in their internal processes.

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Senator I. D. Gyang Supporters Demand Review of Plateau North APC Primary Results

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4 days ago

May 30, 2026

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Supporters of Senator I. D. Gyang have called for a review of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election results in Plateau North, alleging irregularities in the conduct of the exercise.

In a statement issued by the Director General of the I. D. Gyang Campaign Council, Comrade Lot Adas, the group expressed concern over what it described as a lack of transparency in the primary process.

The statement claimed that the outcome of the exercise did not reflect the wishes of party members, insisting that credible internal democracy must be upheld to preserve trust within the APC.

According to the group, party strength is rooted in grassroots participation, warning that any process that sidelines members’ votes could weaken unity and confidence in the party structure.

It further alleged that the Plateau North senatorial primary was not conducted in a manner consistent with due process, describing the results as unacceptable to many stakeholders within the constituency.

The supporters urged the APC leadership to ensure fairness and justice by reviewing the conduct and outcome of the primaries in line with party guidelines and democratic principles.

They also referenced ongoing considerations by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), expressing hope that the leadership would take corrective action after reviewing reports from relevant committees.

While calling for a review, the group appealed to party members and supporters to remain calm and peaceful, stressing that their demand is rooted in fairness, equity, and respect for internal democracy.

The statement reaffirmed commitment to the unity and progress of the APC in Plateau North, while insisting that only a credible and transparent process can strengthen the party ahead of future elections.

Signed:
Comrade Lot Adas
Director General, I. D. Gyang Campaign Council

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Samuel Kyarshik Emerges APM Governorship Flagbearer in Plateau

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5 days ago

May 29, 2026

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Samuel Danauta Kyarshik has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement for the 2027 general elections in Plateau State.

Kyarshik emerged through a consensus affirmation process during the party’s governorship primary election held in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

The exercise was supervised by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Solomon Luka, who said the process followed the party’s constitutional guidelines for consensus primaries.

Luka explained that the emergence of only one cleared aspirant made the consensus option necessary and straightforward.

“We are here to make it official because by our guidelines we have only two ways of conducting primaries; either direct primaries or consensus. Since there is only one aspirant, all we need to do is use the consensus option,” he stated.

Following consultations with delegates and party stakeholders present at the venue, Luka formally declared Kyarshik as the party’s authentic governorship candidate after no objections were raised.

Speaking shortly after his emergence, Kyarshik described the affirmation as the beginning of a new chapter for Plateau State, promising inclusive governance, peace, and economic transformation if elected governor in 2027.

According to him, Plateau State possesses enormous human and natural resources capable of driving development and prosperity.

“Plateau State is too rich to be poor,” he declared, while blaming years of poor leadership for the economic and social challenges confronting the state.

The APM governorship candidate pledged to focus on restoring unity, improving infrastructure, creating opportunities for residents, and addressing insecurity across the state.

On security, Kyarshik assured residents that his administration would prioritise the protection of lives and property, stressing that leadership requires sacrifice and commitment to the people.

Also speaking, the Plateau State Chairman of the APM, Mohammed Abdullahi Danbaba, said the party was determined to provide purposeful leadership and tackle challenges such as insecurity, poor roads, and lack of basic amenities.

Danbaba described Kyarshik as a loyal and capable leader with the qualities needed to move Plateau State forward.

In his remarks, Emmanuel Goladi said the party was prepared to offer a new style of leadership built on teamwork, unity, and practical solutions to the state’s challenges.

Goladi identified insecurity as one of the major issues facing Plateau State, adding that the party had developed strategies aimed at ensuring lasting peace and development across the state.