The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC), has announced an adjustment in the election timetable thereby bringing forward the 2024 Local Government Election date from Saturday October 26th as earlier announced to Saturday 5th October 2024.
The new date was disclosed by the Chairman of the Commission Elder Aniedi Ikoiwak in a closed door meeting in his office with Chairmen of 19 registered political parties in Akwa Ibom State at the AKISIEC headquarters.
Speaking, he disclosed that the AKISIEC Law provides for 90-150 days according to the constitutional time frame but that the announcement falls within 120 days from the date of issuance of notice of election. The political parties are therefore expected to commence party primaries on Monday 22nd July 2024, which shall be observed by AKISIEC according to the timetable.
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