Kogi To Hold Local Govt. Election 19, October 2024
The Kogi state Independent Electoral Commission, KOSIEC, has announced the comprehensive and scheduled of activities for the conduct of local government elections in Kogi state.
In a press conference addressed by the Chairman of KOSIEC, Mamman NDA Eri, at Reverton Hotel, lokoja, said the election is slatew to hold on 19th, October , 2024.
Eri further said the state Independent Electoral commission is empowered under section 197 of the Cinstitution of the federal Republic of Nigeria and also by kogi state Government, via the local Government Election Law 2004, and the Electoral act 2010 (as amended).
According to him, ” We are assuring you that this activities have been designed with utmost consideration for inclusivity, 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”.
“This is 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 be Scheduled for 19th October, 2024 by the of God”, he stressed.