ADC, PRP, other opposition parties boycott Bauchi LG election
Five political parties under a coalition have announced a total boycott of the local government elections scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026 over excessive administrative charges imposed on candidates and legal framework. The coalition comprised the African Democratic Congress (ADC), People’s Redemption Party (PRP), African Action Congress (AAC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and the New […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), People’s Redemption Party (PRP), African Action Congress (AAC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have announced a boycott of the Bauchi Local Government elections scheduled for August 17, 2026. The coalition alleges that the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) is using a 2008 electoral law that contradicts the national Electoral Act 2026, creating a weak foundation for the election.
The opposition parties also criticize the excessive and prohibitive nomination and administrative charges imposed on candidates, which they claim are designed to financially drain opposition parties and diminish their competitive capacity. The coalition demands an immediate postponement of the elections until BASIEC addresses their grievances and provides a level playing field.
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