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Bauchi electoral commission sets August 17 for LG election

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has announced August 17, 2026, as the date for the local government council election.
  • The commission issued a 60-day notice, complying with the Bauchi State Electoral Law.
  • BASIEC is committed to conducting a free, fair, transparent, and credible election.

The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has officially set August 17, 2026, as the date for the upcoming local government council elections.

This announcement comes with a 60-day notice, fulfilling the requirements of the Bauchi State Electoral Law, which mandates timely notification to political parties, stakeholders, and the public. The commission had previously issued a 360-day notice in August 2025 to allow ample preparation time for all involved parties.

BASIEC Secretary Nuru Abdulhamid urged political parties intending to participate to finalize their internal preparations and strictly adhere to the Electoral Law and the commission's guidelines. Detailed timelines and procedures for the elections will be released in due course.

The commission reiterated its commitment to ensuring a free, fair, transparent, and credible electoral process for the local government elections.

Detailed timelines, procedures, and other relevant information regarding the elections will be release in due course.

— Nuru AbdulhamidProviding information on the upcoming release of election details.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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