Major opposition parties absent as Borno holds local government elections
Residents of Borno State turned out to vote in local government elections on December 13, 2025, but key opposition parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), did not participate. The PDP cited high costs for nomination forms and distrust in the electoral commission as reasons for their withdrawal. The Borno State Independent Electoral Commission defended its process, stating that prices were set after consulting stakeholders. Voting began smoothly, with six political parties on the ballot.
Key takeaways
- The PDP and ADC were not on the ballot for the Borno local government elections held on December 13, 2025.
- The PDP withdrew, alleging high nomination form fees and lack of trust in the electoral process.
- The electoral commission chairman, Tahir Shettima, said prices were set after consulting all parties and are reasonable given inflation.
- Voting started at 8:30 a.m. in several locations, with voters describing the process as peaceful and orderly.
- Some voters raised concerns about unclear communication regarding movement restrictions during the election.
