Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has fixed October 19, 2024, for local government elections.
The commission’s chairman, Mamman Nda Eri revealed this on Tuesday during a Stakeholders meeting at Reverton Hotel, Lokoja, the state capital.
He said the council poll would be conducted across the 21 local government areas of the state, which are currently under the management of the Caretaker Transition Committee (CTC) chairmen.
The chairman said, “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 election Law 2004, and the Electoral Act 2010 (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 appreciate your continued support and collaboration to the successful organization and completion of the 2024 Local government Election in KOGI State.
“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 scheduled for 19th October, 2024 by the grace of God.”
In the guideline presented by the commission, candidates of any party for Chairmanship and Councilorship are to pay the commission N250,000 and N100,000 respectively.
The Commission also set 13 – 22 August for political parties to conduct their primaries.
