Borno state independent electoral commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive and non sensitive materials to the twenty seven local government areas of the state ahead of December 13th local government election.

Chairman of the commission, Dr. Tahiru Shettima says the Commission is fully prepared for the chairmanship and councillorship election with measures in place to ensure no eligible voter is left out even in hard to reach areas, urging political parties to abide by the electoral guidelines and calling on voters to turn out in large numbers to exercise their civic duty.

UPDATED: PDP NEC Concludes Meeting, Sets National Convention for November

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed its elective national convention for November 15–16, 2025, to be held in Ibadan, Oyo State. The decision was reached at the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held on Thursday in Abuja.

In a communique issued at the end of the meeting, the NEC approved the schedule and tasked the National Chairman, Iliya Damagum, and National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, with notifying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in line with electoral guidelines.

The NEC also approved the composition of the Convention and Zoning Committees to ensure a credible and transparent process.

Reaffirming its status as Nigeria’s leading opposition party, the PDP NEC condemned defections by elected members and directed its National Working Committee to initiate legal action to reclaim the affected seats. It also warned against dual party membership and urged erring members to remain loyal.

The next NEC meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2025.