The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSOEC) has set October 19, 2024, as the date for the local government election in the state.
KOSOEC Chairman, Mamman Nda Eri, announced this during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lokoja. He mentioned that the local government electoral processes had already begun as of yesterday.
He stated, “The State Independent Electoral Commission, established under Section 197 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and empowered by Kogi State Government, via the Local Government Elections Law 2004, and the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) has diligently prepared this comprehensive timetable and schedule of activities to ensure a transparent, fair, and credible electoral process.
“We assure you that these activities have been designed with utmost consideration for inclusivity, transparency, and adherence to electoral laws.”
As such we present the detailed timetable and schedule of activities, to you all as critical stakeholders, for your review and approval.
“We appreciate your continued support and collaboration to the successful organisation and completion of the 2024 local government elections in Kogi State by the grace of God.
“In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the powers vested in the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), I hereby formally present the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the conduct of the 2024 local government elections in Kogi State which will be scheduled for October 19 by the grace of God.”
In accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) and the powers vested in the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), he formally presented the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the conduct of the 2024 local government elections in Kogi State, scheduled for October 19.
Empowered by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), the Electoral Act, 2020 (as amended), and other enabling powers, the commission presented this timetable and schedule of activities for the 2024 local government polls in Kogi State.
The timetable includes a meeting with stakeholders on July 16, 2024, sensitization events on August 22 to 23, the collection of forms from August 5 to 12, the conduct of party primaries and resolution of disputes from August 13 to 23, and the last day for submission of forms to SIEC on August 26.
Source: thisdaylive.com
