Anambra state Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), has announced September 28, 2024 as the date for the much awaited local government elections in the state.
This is coming about 12 years the last election was held in the local government system by the former governor, Mr Peter Obi
The Governor of the state, Prof Chukwuma Soludo-led administration, had been battling opposition parties for using Transition Committee in the local governments
Last week, he was forced to inaugurate ANSIEC for the election, headed by Genevieve Osakwe, where he charged them to conduct clean and credible elections for ndi Anambra
The announcement of a date for the election was made Monday in Awka by the Commission through a statement, signed by the Chairman, Osakwe
It read,”The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission wishes to inform all registered Political Parties and the general public that Local Government Elections in the State will be held on Saturday September 28, 2024.
“Election Timetable/Schedule of Activities and Other details can be collected from the Headquarters of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, Awka, from Wednesday, 14th August, 2024.”ANSIEC said