The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM) has announced the screening timetable for councillorship and chairmanship candidates ahead of the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 19, 2024. The screening will take place from Monday, September 9, to Monday, September 16, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily at local government headquarters across the state.
This information was detailed in a timetable signed by Mrs. Hajara Mohammed, Chairman of the Commission, and issued on Friday. The timetable refers to Section 19 of the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission Law 2024 and other relevant guidelines.
President Bola Tinubu recently praised the Supreme Court’s ruling, which affirmed the constitutional rights of local governments, highlighting the critical role local councils play in grassroots governance. Tinubu called on local government leaders to focus on delivering impactful, people-oriented services to ensure citizens feel the benefits of effective governance at the local level.
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