The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YBSIEC) has fixed Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the conduct of local government elections across the state’s 17 local government areas.
The announcement was made on Wednesday in Damaturu by Mohammed Nguru, Permanent Member I of the commission, during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by security agencies, political party representatives under the Inter-Party Advisory Council, and members of the media.
Nguru disclosed that the election timetable has received the approval of Governor Mai Mala Buni, noting that the polls are aimed at deepening democracy at the grassroots level.
He described the stakeholders’ meeting as vital to the success of the exercise, stressing that credible elections require collective effort and cooperation.
“Conducting a credible election requires cooperation and shared responsibility among all stakeholders,” Nguru said.
He added that YBSIEC is in the final stages of producing detailed election guidelines for political parties, outlining procedures, timelines, and participation requirements. Political parties, he urged, should study and strictly adhere to the guidelines to ensure a smooth electoral process.
Nguru also encouraged political parties to present capable candidates, emphasizing that effective leadership at the local government level is critical to service delivery, accountability, and community development.
On eligibility criteria, he explained that chairmanship candidates must be at least 30 years old, while councillorship candidates must be a minimum of 25 years. He noted that all positions are open to qualified residents without gender discrimination.
According to him, aspirants must be of sound mind, not bankrupt, bona fide residents of their respective local government areas, and possess at least a school certificate or its equivalent. All candidates will also be subjected to mandatory security screening.
Nomination fees were pegged at N300,000 for chairmanship positions, N250,000 for vice-chairmanship, and N200,000 for councillorship seats.
Nguru assured residents that the commission would take full responsibility for organizing and supervising the elections, pledging that the process would be free, fair, credible, and peaceful. He called on political parties and eligible voters to actively participate in the exercise.
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