From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Kogi SIEC Chairman Middle Making Presentation of the Schedule Timetable for the Conduct of LG Elections in Kogi
The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), has announced that elections into the 21 local government council areas of the state will hold on the 19th of October this year.
The Chairman of the Commission, Mamman Nda Eri while presenting Notice of Election/Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the proposed conduct of the local government polls on Tuesday, said that the action is inline with section 197 of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and empowered by the Kogi State Government, via the LG Elections Law 2004, and the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended).
“We 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 look forward for your continued support and collaboration to ensure successful organisation and completion of the 2024 Local Government Elections in Kogi State, the Chairman disclosed.
According Mamman Nda Eri “Collection of nomination forms begins August 5th-12th. Submission of forms 26th August. Conduct of Party Primary Elections 13th-23rd August. Verification and Documentation 4th-11th September. Campaigns starts September, 12th. Publication of List of Candidates to Political Parties 13th September. Campaigns ends on October, 17th while Elections proper takes place on the 19th of October, 2024.
