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.

Dele Momodu     Ojo Fadumila     Mohammed Jimoh Faworaja     Code Of Conduct Bureau     Radio SBS     Prince Sunday Fagbemi     NIRSAL     Yunus Lawal     Atiku Abubakar     Makama     Wahab Olasupo Egbewole     Tanke Road     Bilikisu Oniyangi     Share-Tsaragi     Taofik Abiodun Ahmed     Federal Allocation     Oluronke Adeyemi     Chief Of Staff     Sa\'adu Salau     Saliu Alamoyo     Roseline Oni Aremu     Sardauna     Adesina Simon Sodiya     Yoonus Lawal     Kazeem Oladepo     Abubakar Baba Sulaiman     AbdulRauf Keji     Dar-Al-Handasah Consultants     TESCOM 2025     TESCOM     Old Oyo     Haleeman Salman     Al-Hikmah University     Saad Omo\'ya     Mahmud Ajeigbe     Joseph Offorjama     Funmilayo Isiaka Oniwa     Kudirat Arinola Lawal     Salmon Babatunde Salmon     Oba Of Jebba     Kwara Central     Danladi     Babajide Ajayi     Geri-Alimi Split Diamond Interchange     Illyasu Abdullahi     Okasanmi Ajayi     Adamu Atta     Gbugbu International Market     Toyosi Thomas     Makama Of Kaiama     Ishaq Salman     Adamu B. Yaqubu     Abdulwahab Ololele     Oloruntoyosi Thomas     Tsado Manman     Hameed Oladipupo Ali     KwaraLearn     Kwara Metro Park     Alao Ayotunde     Hakeem Idris     Asa     Sayomi     Lanre Issa-Onilu     Saadu Yusuf     Aishatu Ahmed Gobir     Ahmad Olayiwola Kamaldeen     Michael Nzwekwe     Guber Aspirant     Maryam A. Garuba     Yusuf Olaolu Ali     Rachael Obisesan     Gbenga Awoyale     Tafida     Rex Olawoye     Kwara State Fire Service     Christopher Ayeni     Sam Okaula    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

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

Ahman Pategi University     Henry Olaosebikan     Omoniyi     Vasolar Consultoria     Atiku     Folajimi Aleshinloye     Abubakar Suleiman     Mohammed Katsina Ahmed     Oya State     Yusuf Ali     Abdulrauf Yusuf     Baba Adini Of Kwara State     Babs Iwarere     Muhammad Sirajo Aliyu     Isiaka Gold     Abdulfatai Baakini     Amusement Park     Maryam Nurudeen     Monsurat Omotosho     Bluenile Associates     Abubakar Atiku     Aishatu Ahmed Gobir     Kudirat Arinola Lawal     Jumoke Gafar     Oba Mogaji Abdulkadir     Baruten     Rice Farmers Association Of Nigeria     Bola Sagaya     Maigidasanma     Isiaq Khadeejah     Olaiya Victor Mobolaji     Suleiman Abubakar     Abdullahi Biffo     Iqra Books     Ileloke     Ajidagba     College Of Health     Yusuf Lanre Badmus     Goodluck Jonathan     Waziri Yakubu Gobir     Junior Secondary School Certificate Examinations     Moronfoye     Abdullahi Atanda     Amasa     Bature Bello     Kolade Solagberu     Ibrahim Bio     Alliance For Democracy     Isin     Kola Shittu     Oju Ekun Sarumi     Wahab Egbewole     Eghe Igbinehin     Habeeb Saidu     Toun Okewale-Sonaiya     Tinubu Legacy Forum     Kola Bukoye     Vishvas KOZ Tractors     Abdullahi Imam Abdullahi     Kayode Oyin-Zubair     NTA Ilorin     Tafida Of Ilorin     Jare Olatundun     Sobi     Yahaya Abdulkareem Babaita     Musibau Akanji     Galadiman Ngeri     Sunday Fagbemi     Islamic Development Bank     Saheed Popoola     Vasolar Consortium     Post-utme     Mohammed Abduraheem     Opolo Global Innovation Limited     Okin Malt     Minister     Musa Ayinla Yeketi