Bauchi LG Elections: SDP Announces Withdrawal

Bauchi LG Elections: SDP Announces Withdrawal

The Bauchi State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced its decision to withdraw from the upcoming Local Government Council elections in the state, citing concerns about the election’s integrity…… CONTINUE READING

The party’s withdrawal, reported by Naija News, comes just one week before the elections are set to take place. The SDP has also called for the dissolution of the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC).

At a press conference in Bauchi on Friday, SDP State Secretary Comrade Nasir DanBauchi accused BASIEC of being inclined to follow the Bauchi State government’s directives, leading to a flawed and illegitimate election process. He described the forthcoming elections as a “charade” due to BASIEC’s alleged plans to sideline opposition parties and ensure the appointment of government-favored candidates.

DanBauchi criticized BASIEC for failing to issue official notices and necessary documents related to the elections, thus violating the State Electoral Law 2008. He also alleged that certain political parties might have been incentivized to participate to lend credibility to the process.

The SDP has called for an immediate suspension and restart of the election process to ensure fairness and equity. Additionally, the party has requested that all nomination forms be priced at no more than ₦100,000.

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