The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has commenced preparations for the conduct of the 2026 Local Government Elections with a promise to ensure transparency in the exercise.
The commencement kick-started with the Stakeholders’ engagement held in Lokoja on Friday, which was presided over by the Chairman of KOSIEC, Mr. Maman Nda Eri.
Eri, in his welcome address, said that the stakeholders meeting was put in place to herald activities involved in the conduct of the elections in order to achieve the desired success in recording a free, fair, credible, and inclusive outing.
Eri also gave an assurance that KOSIEC would not relent in embarking on a transparency exercise that would reflect the will of the people during the 2026 Local Government Elections.
According to the chairman of the Commission, “KOSIEC remains committed to transparency that will provide a level playing field for all the political gladiators and their parties.
This stakeholders gathering will afford us the opportunity to showcase the new 2025 electoral law that would guide us in the conduct of the elections.
“This meeting is sacrosanct so that every stakeholder will have a say in making the timetable for the elections.
“Stakeholders should, as a matter of necessity, begin sensitization of our citizens on the new electoral law and the value of the electoral process generally, as well as the need for voters to come out in their large numbers to exercise their franchise.
“Our meeting should majorly focus on the review of the Electoral Framework, the New Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission Law, 2025, and the Stakeholders’ Role
“Participating stakeholders were drawn from all political parties, security agencies, civil society organisations, and the Media”.
