The newly inaugurated Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced that Local Government Elections in the state will hold on Saturday September 28, 2024.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo had earlier this month inaugurated the members of the commission with a charge to give the state a free, fair and credible polls.
Speaking during a press conference in Awka, the Chairman of the Commission, Magistrate Genevieve Osakwe informed all registered political parties that the election timetable, schedule of activities, and other details will be made available at the Commission’s Headquarters on Thursday, August 14, 2024.
She explained that the commissioned is assigned with responsibility to conduct local government council elections according to the provisions of the Constitution and the Anambra Electoral Law 2024.
Responding to questions from newsmen on the preparedness of the Commission for the polls, Magistrate Osakwe, who noted that the election is about 45 days from the date of the official release of the timetable, also noted the Commission was more than prepared and ready to give Ndị Anambra the best local government elections ever.
Present during the press briefing were some members of the Commission including Sir Chinedu Nnalue, Mrs. Bernardine Obande, Barr. Osita Igbokwe, Helen Umeh, and Mr. Emeka Okeke.
