Yobe state sets June 6, 2026, for local government elections

The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission has announced Saturday, June 6, 2026, as the date for local government council elections across the state's 17 areas.

The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YBSIEC) has fixed Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the conduct of local government council elections in all 17 local government areas of Yobe State. This announcement comes as part of efforts to hold elections for grassroots governance in the northeastern Nigerian state. The decision was made public on January 8, 2026, highlighting YBSIEC's role in organizing fair and credible polls at the local level. While specific details on voter registration or campaigning timelines were not immediately available, the fixed date provides a clear timeline for stakeholders to prepare.

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