The government of Akwa Ibom State has announced that it will conduct elections of Chairmen and Councillors into the 31 Local Government Areas and 329 political wards of the state on October 26, 2024, this was made known
during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) on Tuesday.
Governor Umo Eno was represented by The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Frank Archibong who presented the election plan to representatives of political parties and other stakeholders.
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“This event is a precursor to all of the electoral activities that will ultimately culminate to 2024 local government elections.
“We are all aware that the governor assumed office May 29 last year and because of the shortness of time between May and December, he was not able to conduct the local government elections which is why we have caretaker committees manning the local governments.
“I know how he has pressurized the AKISIEC to have the local government elections. Nothing stops us from having the elections this year because Akwa Ibom State and His Excellency do not want to be counted among those running caretaker committees.”The governor said while assuring that elected Council Chairmen will be sworn in on December 7, in compliance with the electoral plan of the state.
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The timetable released stipulate that political parties are expected to conduct their primaries between July 22nd and August 26th 2024 while commencement of campaigns is on August 26 among other activities.
The Chairman of AKISIEC, Aniedi Ikoiwak in his speech at the occasion assured political parties of free, fair and credible election as well as adequate security during the elections.
“Given the critical importance of human and material security during elections, the Commission will take very practical measures to ensure there is adequate security before, during and after the local government elections.” Mr. Ikoiwak assured.
