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 YBSIEC, during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by representatives of security agencies, political parties under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), and members of the media.
Nguru said the election timetable had received the approval of Governor Mai Mala Buni, noting that the exercise was aimed at strengthening grassroots democracy in the state.
“This stakeholders’ meeting is critical to the success of the forthcoming elections,” he said, stressing that credible elections require collective responsibility and cooperation among all parties involved.
He disclosed that the Commission was finalising comprehensive election guidelines for political parties, detailing procedures, timelines and requirements, and urged parties to study and comply fully with the guidelines to ensure a smooth process.
Nguru also encouraged political parties to present credible candidates, emphasising the importance of quality leadership at the local government level.
“Political parties are encouraged to present candidates of quality, repute and substance. The kind of leadership we produce locally will directly affect service delivery, accountability and community development,” he said.
On eligibility, Nguru stated that chairmanship candidates must be at least 30 years old, while councillorship candidates must be at least 25 years old.
“All positions are open to eligible residents without gender discrimination. Candidates must be of sound mind, not bankrupt, bona fide residents, and possess a minimum educational qualification of a school certificate or its equivalent. All aspirants will also undergo mandatory security screening,” he added.
He announced that nomination fees had been pegged at N300,000 for chairmanship, N250,000 for vice-chairmanship and N200,000 for councillorship positions.
Nguru assured residents that YBSIEC would take full responsibility for organising and supervising the elections, pledging that the process would be free, fair, credible and peaceful.
He called on all stakeholders to cooperate with the Commission and urged eligible citizens to actively participate in the electoral process.
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