Kogi LG poll: PDP seeks extension of time table

By Richard Elesho/Kogi

In the face of the national crisis confronting the Peoples Democratic Party, its Kogi State chapter has called on the Kogi State Independent Election Commission, KOSIEC, to extend the timetable for the forthcoming local government election to enable it participate effectively in the exercise.

The state chairman of the party, Mohammed Sani Gambo, who made the call while speaking to journalists after a stakeholders meeting in Lokoja on Tuesday.

He also called for a level play ground before, during, and after the election. The meeting was held at the state Secretariat of the party.

“Our people must be able to sleep with their two eyes closed and carry out their legitimate businesses without fear,” Gambo said.

He added that the PDP is willing to collaborate with authorities by offering constructive suggestions aimed at improving security across the state.

He explained that the call and request became necessary because he had just assumed office as the party chairman, noting that his party required more time to prepare for the polls, which had been scheduled for 2026.

He described the quick closure of nomination forms as a huge blow to the PDP, requesting that an extension be granted for compliance by all parties.

“There must be an extension to enable our party to participate fully. We are confident of victory,” he said.

Gambo further announced that the party has resolved to set up reconciliation and other committees to address internal grievances and reunite aggrieved members.

According to him, the move is part of efforts to rebuild and strengthen the PDP in Kogi State ahead of future elections.

He recalled a Federal High Court ruling of November 10, 2025, which affirmed his position as the duly elected chairman of the party in the state, and urged party members to rally behind his leadership.

The PDP chairman also called on members who had defected or were sitting on the fence to return to the party, describing the PDP as their political home.

He stressed that the party was not interested in fighting individuals or groups but was focused on internal democracy and unity.