LG ballot: Kogi PDP seeks deadline extension

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has threatened to take authorized motion towards the State Unbiased Electoral Fee if it fails to increase the timetable for the occasion’s participation within the forthcoming native authorities elections.

In a letter dated January 19, 2026, and addressed to KOSIEC, the PDP Chairman, Muhammed Gambo, attributed the occasion’s incapacity to satisfy earlier deadlines to extended litigation over its management.

Gambo stated the occasion is now absolutely ready to take part within the electoral course of and adjust to any revised timelines accepted by the fee.

He said that KOSIEC, “Consistent with the 1999 Structure and the Electoral Act, has discretionary powers to control native authorities elections, together with adjusting schedules the place essential.

“The PDP’s inside management points have been resolved, granting an extension would serve the pursuits of equity, fairness and credible elections.”

Gambo added that the occasion had not acquired any official communication from KOSIEC since he assumed workplace and warned that failure to grant the request might end in authorized motion.

In its response, the KOSIEC Chairman, Mamman Eri, cited statutory constraints, noting that “Granting an extension would violate provisions of the Kogi State Electoral Legislation and undermine equity, fairness and transparency.”

The fee listed deadlines that had already elapsed, together with occasion primaries held on December 12, 2025; assortment of nomination types on December 19, 2025; and submission of candidates on January 9, 2026.

Regardless of the disagreement, Gambo assured KOSIEC of the PDP’s dedication to working with the fee and different stakeholders to make sure free, honest and credible native authorities elections within the state.