KWASIEC Confirms Five Parties for Kwara LG Elections, Ensures Smooth Process

Date: 2024-09-19

News from Nigerian Tribune indicates that the Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC), Alhaji Mohammed Baba-Okanla, has confirmed that only five political parties—APC, PDP, APM, SDP, and Accord Party—will be participating in the local government elections scheduled for Saturday in the state.

Speaking at a media parliament organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin on Wednesday, Baba-Okanla stated that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth and hitch-free election across the 16 local government areas.

"I am pleased to announce that the commission has carefully crafted a comprehensive timetable for the forthcoming local government elections," Baba-Okanla added.

“This time table has been designed to ensure that all stakeholders are adequately prepared for the electoral process.

“The local government elections are scheduled to take place on September 21, 2024.

“Polling units will open by 8.00am and voting will be concluded by 3.00pm, after which sorting, counting and collation of results will begin immediately.

“Announcement of results will be collated at the designated collation centres and announced after counting is concluded”, KWASIEC chairman said.

Baba-Okanla also said that his commission is fully prepared for the council poll, adding that, “we have worked diligently to ensure that every aspect of the electoral process is well planned and organized.

“From the training of electoral staff to the distribution of election materials, every measure is being put in place to ensure that the elections are conducted smoothly, transparently, and in accordance with the law”.

He said that his commission has been collaborating with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the success of the council poll.

“The issue of the voter register is one that we have taken very seriously. A credible voter register is the foundation of any free and fair election, as it ensures that only eligible citizens participate in the electoral process”, he said.

Baba-Okanla said the commission has organized training programme for its staff and the ad-hoc staff that would supervise the elections across the 193 wards of the state.

He said they have also held consultations with the security agencies in the state to ensure maximum security of lives and property during the poll.

Earlier, the chairman of the state council of the NUJ, AbdulLateef Ahmed, had expressed delight that the state has thought it wise to put in place democratically elected governments at the local government levels.

Represented by the vice chairman, Hajia Binta Mora, the NUJ chairman urged the electoral body to conduct a free, fair and credible elections.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

CT Ayeni     Rasheed Jimoh     Goodluck Jonathan     Maigida Soludero Transit     Olateju Lukman     Onilupeju Of Ilupeju     Oasis Muslim Care Foundation     Aishat Mohammed Lawal     Sabitiyu Grillo     Ahmed Ayinla Jimoh     Sobi Specialist Hospital     Kwara Restoration Project     Usman Rifun     Baakini     Abdulrazaq Sanni     Olusin Of Ijara Isin     Tinubu     Kwabes     Ijakadi     Oju Ekun Sarumi     Abubakar Aliagan     Abdulkadir Jimoh     April 11     Modibbo Kawu     Emmanuel Olatunji Adesoye     Ajakaye     Tsaragi/Share     Patigi Regatta     Olokoba Sulyman     Kola Shittu     Tafida     Erin-ile     Yekini Adio     Moshood Mustapha     Nigeria Governors\' Forum     Ilorin Like-Minds     Fatimoh Lawal     Forgo Battery Company Limited     Kwara State Polytechnic     Zara Umar     Kumbi Titilope     Valsolar     Magaji Erubu     AbdulRazaq Jiddah     Ibrahim Taiwo     Yusuf Aiyedun     Abdulganiy Abimbola Abdussalam     Esinrogunjo     Sheu Ndanusa Usman     Kunle Akogun     Abdullahi Saadudeen Alikinla     Osi     Sheikh Ridhwanullah El-ilory     Offa Descendants Union     Yinka Aluko     Share-Tsaragi     Toyin Sanusi     Oniyangi Kunle Sulaiman     Lanre Issa Onilu     Simon Sayomi     Henry Olaosebikan     Olumide Daniel Ibitoye     Sam Okaula     Olaiya Lawal     Ridwan Agboola     Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency     Makama     Sa\'ad Alanamu     National Union Of Road Transport Workers     Bolakale Ayo     Kawu     Maimunat Oniyangi     Kola Adesina     Kabir Shagaya     Tunji Arosanyin     Elerin Of Adanla     Amuda Bembe    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Yunus Lawal     Akeem Olatunji     United Nigeria Airline     Kayode Bankole     CLAY POT     College Of Health     Waheed Ibrahim     Justina Oha     IHS Towers     IYA YUSUF     Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs     Sai Kayi     IEDPU     Ilorin Talaka Parapo (ITP)     Kwara Pdp     Kola Shittu     Matthew Okedare     Offorjama     Olabanji Orilonishe     Nurudeen Mohammed     Maryam A. Garuba     Sardauna     Jaigbade Alao     Shuaibu Yaman Abdullahi     Wahab Olasupo Egbewole     Aminu Ado Bayero     Kunle Okeowo     Paul Odama     Abdulfatai Ahmed     Kolawole Bashirat     Abdulquowiyu Olododo     Lai Gobir     IYA ALFA NLA     Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission     Crystal Corner Shops     Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore     Tuesday Assayomo     Hakeem Idris     Olatunde Olukoya     Cassava Growers\' Association     C2c@kwarastate.gov.ng     Zulu Gambari     Kawu     Ilorin Anchor Men And Women     Bilikisu Oniyangi     Lithium Deposit     Ibrahim Abdulqadir Abikan     Durosinlohun Atiku     Matthew Babaoye     Yahaya Seriki     Federal Road Maintenance Agency     March 18     Oba Mogaji Abdulkadir     Durbar     Government High School Adeta     Umar Bayo Abdulwahab     Muhammadu Buhari     Siddiq Adebayo Idowu Salawu     Tunji Olawuyi     Omoniyi Ayinla     Bature Bello     Jebba     Saka Adeyemo     Noah Yusuf     Ramat Oganija     Wahab Isa     Ethical College     Savannah Centre For Diplomacy, Democracy And Development     PPS     Umar Gunu     Orire     Ahmad Ali     Gobir     Saad Omo Iya     Idi-Ape     Usman Alkali Baba     All Confederation Of Principals Of Secondary Schools