After nearly two years in office, the administration led by Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has officially announced its plans to conduct local government elections in Anambra State. This significant development marks a milestone for the Soludo administration, which has faced growing calls to fulfill its promise of holding local government (LG) polls.
Announcement
by ANSIEC
The
Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) made the announcement
through an official press release on Monday. The statement, signed by ANSIEC
Chairman Genevieve C. Osakwe, revealed that the local government elections will
take place on Saturday,
September 28, 2024.
“The
Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission wishes to inform all registered
political parties and the general public that Local Government Elections in the
State will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Election Timetable/Schedule
of Activities and other details can be collected from the Headquarters of the
Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, Awka, from Wednesday, August
14, 2024,” the statement read.
Soludo’s
Commitment to Credible Elections
Governor
Soludo, who recently inaugurated the members of the ANSIEC, had charged the
commission with the responsibility of delivering clean and credible elections.
This move follows years of agitation from civil society groups, politicians,
and journalists within the state, who have consistently urged the governor to
uphold his commitment to democratic governance at the grassroots level.
The
announcement of the election date is seen as a positive response to these
demands, signaling the administration’s readiness to strengthen local
governance in Anambra State.
Background
and Public Response
For
years, Anambra State has experienced a void in local government leadership,
with appointed caretakers managing the affairs of local councils. The absence
of elected officials at the local government level has been a point of
contention among stakeholders who argue that it undermines democratic
principles and hampers effective governance.
Civil
society organizations and political observers have been particularly vocal
about the need for local government elections, emphasizing the importance of
empowering citizens to choose their representatives. With the scheduled date
now set, the focus shifts to the electoral process, with many hoping for a
transparent and peaceful election.
Key
Points:
- Election
Date Announced: Anambra State Independent
Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has set September 28, 2024, as the date for
local government elections.
- Governor’s
Directive: Governor Chukwuma Soludo has tasked
ANSIEC with conducting clean and credible elections.
- Public
Access to Details: Election Timetable
and Schedule of Activities will be available at ANSIEC's headquarters in
Awka from August 14, 2024.
- Response
to Agitation: The announcement follows years
of pressure from civil society groups and other stakeholders for the
governor to fulfill his promise of conducting LG polls.
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