Kogi LG elections date announced

The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has released a detailed timetable and schedule of events for the upcoming local government elections in Kogi State.

At a press conference held at Reverton Hotel in Lokoja, KOSIEC Chairman Mamman NDA Eri revealed that the local government elections will be held on October 19, 2024.

Eri emphasized that the state Independent Electoral Commission’s authority is rooted in Section 197 of the Constitution and supplemented by the Kogi State Government’s legislative provisions, including the Local Government Election Law of 2004 and the Electoral Act of 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.