The Party Logo of Africa Democratic Congress ( ADC) and Peoples Democratic Party were missing on ballot paper in the Local Government election held in Borno State today.
Earlier, both PDP and ADC have issued statements saying they would not take part in the Saturday’s election.
The election according to our correspondent was mar with low turnout of voters at different polling units in Maiduguri, the State Capital and other Local Government Areas.
However, the ballot paper which featured the logos of six political parties, does not carry that of the PDP and ADC.
Reacting, the PDP spokesperson in Borno State, Amos Adziba, said on Friday that the party has withdrawn from the poll on the grounds of distrust of the commission and the high cost of expression of interest and nomination forms.
“The leading opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Borno State has disclosed that it will not participate in the December 13, 2025 local government elections in the state because of the high cost of expression of interest and nomination forms, as well as lack of trust in the electoral body.” he said.
The Chairman of the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission, Tahir Shettima while reacting to the development said the commission was working in accordance with the constitution and in the interest of all political parties that showed interest in the election.
He noted that the commission had consulted all the stakeholders throughout the election process, including fixing the nomination forms price.
“The fixing of prices is within the confines of our powers. We did not fix these prices unilaterally. We had a series of engagements with political parties where we arrived at the figures.
“If you come, we will not stop you. If you do not come, it is not our business. However, it is our desire to see many players and political parties participating. At this stage, we have six parties on board. Our hands are tied by rules, regulations and the law. We cannot force anybody to participate,” he said.