Plateau Goes To Polls To Elect Local Government Officials
Eleven political parties are participating in the local government elections across seventeen local government areas of Plateau State, to elect chairmen and councillors to run the affairs of the council areas for the next two years.
Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission indicated that 75 candidates are contesting for the chairmanship positions, while 788 candidates are in contention for the councilorship seats in the 355 wards.
The state electoral body is introducing a voter verification system for manual accreditation of voters across the 4989 polling units, to enhance the efficiency of the council elections.
Chairman Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission, Daniel Cishak emphasised the electoral body’s commitment to organise credible and fair elections.
“As we build up to the October 9 elections, i want to reaffirm our solemn promise to the people of Plateau State, we are committed to conducting a free, fair, and credible election.
“This election is unique, as we have consistently adhered to our timelines—except for one postponement regarding election guidelines during the nationwide protests.” The chairman added.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang sacked the elected chairmen alongside the councillors on assumption of office, and sworn in transition implementation committee chairmen on June 10th 2023.
On 7th September 2024, the transition implementation committee chairmen were dissolved as directors of personnel took over to pave the way for the elections.
