All Progressives Congress sweeps all chairmanship and councillorship positions in the Kogi State local government elections.
The ruling All Progressives Congress has won all 21 chairmanship seats and 239 councillorship positions contested in the Kogi State local government elections held on Saturday, October 17, 2026, across the state.
Mamman Nda-Eri, the Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission, announced the official election results at a press conference held at the commission headquarters in Lokoja on Sunday, confirming the absolute victory for the party.
The electoral exercise successfully covered 3,508 polling units, and the sweeping victory of the ruling party followed the legal requirements and highest valid votes, according to information published by punchng.
Kogi State Electoral Commission Announcement
Mamman Nda-Eri declared that the APC candidates emerged victorious after satisfying all requirements of the law and securing the highest number of valid votes cast in their respective local government areas and electoral wards.
The KOSIEC chairman stated that the candidates of the All Progressives Congress were officially returned elected as chairmen of the 21 local government areas and councillors of the 239 wards of Kogi State following the completion of results collation.
Conduct And Legal Framework Of The Polls
The commission noted that the local government elections were conducted strictly in accordance with the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission Law, 2025, and the Electoral Act, 2022, ensuring a structured and legally compliant voting process.
Nda-Eri described the electoral exercise as peaceful, free, fair, and credible, adding that the commission did not receive any petition challenging the electoral process either before or during the actual conduct of the polls.
Stakeholder Cooperation And Voter Turnout
The electoral body commended political parties, security agencies, accredited election observers, journalists, traditional rulers, and civil society organisations for their immense cooperation before, during, and after the peaceful elections.
KOSIEC expressed satisfaction with the impressive voter turnout across polling units, highlighting that the commission provided a level playing field for all 12 political parties that were cleared to participate in the democratic exercise.
Next Steps For Elected Officials
The commission disclosed that formal Certificates of Return will be issued to all the newly elected local government chairmen and councillors at a later date, which will be officially communicated to the public in due course.
Nda-Eri also specifically commended Governor Ahmed Ododo for providing the necessary logistics, ensuring a conducive environment, and allowing the electoral commission to independently discharge its statutory responsibilities without any interference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Kogi State local government elections?
The ruling All Progressives Congress won all 21 chairmanship seats and 239 councillorship positions in the Kogi State local government elections held on October 17, 2026.
Who announced the Kogi LG election results?
Mamman Nda-Eri, the Chairman of the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission, announced the final election results at a press conference in Lokoja.
How many local government areas participated in the Kogi poll?
The elections covered all 21 local government areas and 239 electoral wards across 3,508 polling units in Kogi State.
Which laws guided the Kogi State local government elections?
The elections were conducted in accordance with the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission Law, 2025, and the Nigerian Electoral Act, 2022.
