THE Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the dissolution of the Governing Board of the Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KEBSIEC), following the expiration of the board’s tenure.
News Point Nigeria reports that the dissolution will take effect from September 18, 2026, according to a letter issued by the Director, Executive Council, Kabiru Hassan Wasagu, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday.
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The letter was signed by the Secretary to the Kebbi State Government, Alhaji Yakubu Tafida. “I am directed to inform you that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the dissolution of the Governing Board of the Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission following the expiration of its tenure, with effect from September 18, 2026,” the statement said.
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The statement further clarified that the two other members of the Commission whose tenure has not yet expired will remain in office until the Commission is reconstituted.
Governor Nasir Idris expressed appreciation to the outgoing members for their meritorious service to the state, assuring them of the administration’s renewed determination to safeguard the independence and integrity of the Commission.
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“I am assuring you of the renewed determination of this administration to protect the independent status of the Commission,” the Governor said.
The dissolution takes effect from September 18, 2026.
