Opposition Parties Boycott Bauchi Local Government Elections

A coalition of opposition political parties in Bauchi State, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), African Action Congress (AAC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), announced their decision to boycott the local government elections set for August 17. The coalition described the elections as a "kangaroo election" designed to benefit the ruling Allied People’s Movement (APM).

They expressed concerns over the legal framework governing the elections, claiming it was based on the outdated 2008 Bauchi State Electoral Law instead of the 2026 Electoral Act. This, they argued, created a weak legal foundation for the elections.

Additionally, they criticized the excessive nomination and administrative fees imposed by the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC), which they deemed financially burdensome. The coalition also pointed out the compressed electoral timetable, which they felt did not allow adequate time for candidate selection and internal party processes.