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States Prepare for Local Government Elections Following Supreme Court Ruling

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Following the Supreme Court's recent decision to ban the use of caretaker committees for managing federal funds, at least 13 states have now scheduled dates for Local Government elections.



These states include Kaduna, Kogi, Bauchi, Katsina, Osun, Enugu, Benue, Rivers, Jigawa, Imo, Kebbi, Abia, and Anambra.


The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (SIECOM) has set October 19, 2024, as the date for its council elections. During a meeting with political groups and other stakeholders on Tuesday, SIECOM Chairperson Hajara Mohammed announced that the current council members, inaugurated on November 1, 2021, will complete their terms on October 31, 2024.


Similarly, the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission has also chosen October 19, 2024, for its local government elections. Mamman Eri, the Chairman of the Kogi electoral commission, confirmed the decision during a stakeholders' meeting in Lokoja on Tuesday, stating it was made in accordance with the Constitution and the authority vested in the state Independent Electoral Commission.


In Bauchi State, local government elections are scheduled for August 19, 2024. Alhaji Ahmad Makama, Chairman of the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission, announced at a news conference on Tuesday that all necessary preparations have been made to ensure transparent and fair elections.


These announcements reflect the states' commitment to adhering to the Supreme Court's ruling and ensuring democratic processes are upheld at the local government level.

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