AKISIEC Fixes New Date for LG Election, Meets Parties’ Leaders

The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) has fixed a new date for the Local Government election in the state, according to the Commission, the election will now hold on Saturday, 5th day of October as against the former announced date of 26th of the same month.

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According to Aniedi Ikoiwak, Chairman of the Commission, who made this known during a meeting with Chairmen of 19 registered political parties in Akwa Ibom State at the AKISIEC headquarters, the backward shift is to meet up with the stipulated time frame for election and swearing in of winners. The law provides for 90-150 days , and the announcement falls within 120 days from the date of issuance of notice of election. To this end, parties are expected to commence party primaries on Monday, July 22, 2024, which shall be observed by AKISIEC according to the timetable. The Chairmen of political parties present indicated their willingness to cooperate with the Commission in fielding candidates for the 2024 local government election.

The AKISIEC Chairman assured parties that the adjustment does not in any way alter the election activities.