Niger State has set November 1, 2025, for local government elections, with preparations commencing on March 6. The election timetable includes party primaries, candidate declarations, and a campaign period, all aimed at ensuring a fair process.
The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission has officially scheduled local government elections for November 1, 2025, as announced by the Commission’s Chairman, Engr. Mohammed Jibrin Iman, during the reveal of the election timetable in Minna. Preparations for the elections commenced on March 6, paving the way for a structured electoral process.
The timeline for the election activities will include party primaries from March 15 to 24, followed by the collection and declaration of candidates’ particulars between March 25 and April 2. Candidate credentials will be declared from April 3 to 10, while the publication of personal particulars will occur from April 11 to 18.
Nomination forms will be available for collection from April 19 to 26, with the submission period for political parties set between April 27 and May 3. Campaign activities are scheduled to begin on May 27 and will conclude on October 31. Engr. Iman emphasized his commitment to providing all political parties with a fair electoral environment, vowing to ensure a free, fair, and credible election in line with established electoral laws.
The Niger State Independent Electoral Commission has laid out a comprehensive schedule for the upcoming local government elections on November 1, 2025. Preparations began in March, with a focus on maintaining fairness and transparency throughout the electoral process. Key dates for party primaries, candidate declarations, nomination collections, and campaign periods have been established, underscoring the Commission’s commitment to conducting credible elections.
Original Source: dailytrust.com
