15 parties participate in Bauchi LG elections – IPAC

Fifteen political parties took part in the 2026 Bauchi State local government elections, as confirmed by the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC). Responding to claims that some parties had skipped the election, IPAC stated that the decision to participate was left to individual political parties. IPAC Chairman in Bauchi, Auwal Isa, noted that while 22 parties registered for the election, only 16 would be casting their votes.

This meant that just six parties were boycotting the proceedings. Isa lauded BASIEC for adhering to proper electoral procedures and praised voters for participating in choosing their representatives, emphasizing the significance of this democratic process. The IPAC chairman also commended the participating parties, stating that their involvement demonstrated faith in the democratic system.

Secretary of IPAC, Khalid Hassan Arewa, expressed satisfaction with the election's execution, affirming that BASIEC had followed the required steps. He highlighted that an election can proceed with at least three registered parties, and his party had complied by purchasing necessary forms. Arewa emphasized IPAC's confidence that some of the participating parties would secure seats, thereby contributing to the democratic landscape of Bauchi State.