Plateau PDP Blames PLASIEC for Leadership Vacuum in 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has criticized the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) for failing to conduct local government elections before the expiration of the tenure of council chairmen and councillors on October 9, 2026. In a statement by Publicity Secretary Dr Choji Felix Dalyop, the PDP described this failure as an assault on constitutional democracy, warning that it could undermine local government autonomy and disrupt the administration of the councils.

The party expressed concern that this lapse threatens democratic principles and could freeze federal allocations to the 17 local government areas in Plateau State. The PDP questioned the reasons behind the failure to hold elections and demanded an urgent timetable for conducting them.

It rejected any plans to establish caretaker committees or transitional arrangements, labeling them unconstitutional. The PDP called for immediate clarification from PLASIEC regarding the next steps for local government administration in the state.