-----As PLASIEC review September 9th councils elections timetable

The Chairman of Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission(PLASIEC), Plangji Daniel Cishak, has confirmed that only Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), can determine the faith of political parties eligible to contest council elections in the state scheduled 9th September, 2026.

Cishak said PLASIEC doesn't have power to exclude any political party from participating the election noting that "it is solely the responsibility of INEC."

He also revealed that INEC will furnished PLASIEC with authentic voters registration and political parties eligible for contest before the election date.

The chairman made this known while addressing newsmen at the commission's headquarters in Jos alongside inter-party advisory committee (IPAC) members and civil society organisations as PLASIEC adjust elections timetable.

According to Cishak, the adjustments to the timetable for the 2026 Local Government Elections, with the polling date remaining unchanged on September 9th, 2026. 
"The revisions are guided by legal, administrative, and operational considerations aimed at ensuring a credible, inclusive, and well-coordinated electoral process.

“The adjustments are strictly guided by our commitment to transparency, excellence, and stakeholder inclusiveness,” Cishak said, inviting stakeholders to review the updated schedule and work together to inform the public accurately.

"The Commission had initially issued a notice of election in September 2025, marking the beginning of activities for the 2026 Local Government Elections across 17 LGA and over 300 wards.

PLASIEC emphasized that the revised timetable will ensure a smooth electoral process.

The Commission urged stakeholders to take note of the updates and cooperate to guarantee a successful election.