The electoral calendar for the local government chairmanship and councillorship elections in Abia State was recently revealed by the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission. The timetable includes key dates such as the Notice of Election, Political Party Primaries, Submission of List of Candidates, Screening of Candidates, and Election Day, set for November 2, 2024. The ABSIEC Chairman emphasized the importance of a democratic system at the local government level and assured stakeholders of the commission’s commitment to conducting free, fair, and credible elections in 2024.
While addressing concerns raised by political parties about council member credibility, lack of information on form costs, and the late announcement of the timetable, the Chairman reiterated the commission’s dedication to ensuring transparency and efficiency in the electoral process. The meeting concluded with a call for all parties to adhere to the rules to achieve effective and credible governance. Details on the election budget and security arrangements were mentioned to be forthcoming.