Niger PDP boycotts LG elections over illegality

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From Yakubu Mustapha Minna

People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Niger States said it will not participate in the Local Government elections in Niger State due to alleged non-compliance with extant laws and regulations for the conduct of the elections.

This was contained in a statement issued by the State PDP Chairman, Tanko Beji.

He said the matter between the PDP and the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSINEC) is still in court and the matter is still pending.

Beji also said that not all eligible voters in the state have been issued their Permanent Voters Card (PVCs).

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