The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has released a revised timetable for the conduct of the 2026 Local Government elections, fixing the 1st of September, 2026, as the date for the polls.
The updated schedule was unveiled by the Chairman of the commission, Plangji Cishak, during a media briefing held on Friday at PLASIEC headquarters in Jos.
Cishak explained that the review of the electoral calendar was necessitated by what he described as “legal, administrative, and operational considerations,” noting that the changes are intended to guarantee a transparent, inclusive and credible electoral exercise.
“In keeping with our statutory responsibility and core values of transparency, excellence, and stakeholder inclusiveness, it has become imperative to call for this briefing to formally review very critical activities preparatory to the elections,” Cishak stated.
He outlined key milestones in the new timetable, noting that “Party primaries will hold between January 12 and 30, 2026.
“Collection and submission of nomination forms will take place between February 2 and March 2, 2026.”
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According to the PLASIEC chairman, the publication of candidates’ details is slated for the 7th of March, 2026, followed by the screening and verification of candidates from the 11th to 16th of March, 2026.
He further disclosed that the final list of candidates will be released on the 30th of March, 2026, while electioneering activities will begin on the 31st of March and conclude on the 30th of August, 2026.
Cishak called on political parties, civil society groups and other stakeholders to cooperate with the commission and play active roles in keeping the electorate properly informed ahead of the polls.