Niger LG polls: Residents, party agents commend early arrival of election materials

The local government elections in Niger State has commenced across the 25 councils with voters turning up at various poling centres.

During a visit by DAILY POST to Gidan Badidi Polling Unit as well as Dan Eya Polling Unit in Lapai local council, the electoral officials expressed satisfaction with the process.

The officials explained that the peaceful atmosphere recorded was due to sensitization and awareness campaign embarked upon by the stakeholders in the area.

The agents of All Progressives Congress, APC, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Social Democratic Party, SDP, in separate interviews stated that voting materials arrived at the polling units as early as 8:00 am.

They added that accreditation and voting commenced simultaneously.

Stakeholders expressed joy at the peaceful process while commending the state electoral commission for the early distribution of election materials.

However, in some poling centres in Minna, the state capital, some polling units witnessed early arrival of sensitive materials while others experienced delays.

It would be recalled that Governor Mohammed Bago had declared Thursday, 30th October, and Friday, 31st October, 2025, as public holidays ahead of the local council elections.

Bago encouraged the people to come out en masse to vote for candidates of their choice for the progress of Niger State.