By Uzairu Dauda:
The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has issued the statutory 60-day notice to registered political parties, stakeholders, and the general public ahead of the local government council elections scheduled for August 17, 2026.
The notice was contained in a statement issued on June 18, 2026, by the commission’s Secretary, Nuru Abdulhamid, on behalf of the BASIEC Chairperson.
According to the statement, the commission issued the notice in compliance with the provisions of the Bauchi State Electoral Law governing the conduct of local government elections.
Abdulhamid recalled that BASIEC had earlier released a 360-day notice in August 2025, as required by law, to give political parties and other stakeholders ample time to prepare for the elections.
He stated that the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC), in compliance with the Bauchi State Electoral Law, hereby issues a 60-day notice to all registered political parties, stakeholders, and the general public for the conduct of local government council elections scheduled to hold on August 17, 2026, across the state.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a free, fair, and credible electoral process and urged all stakeholders to continue preparations in accordance with the electoral timetable.