The Katsina State Independent Electoral Commission (KATSIEC) has assured voters that adequate arrangements have been put in place toward conducting free, fair and credible local governments election scheduled for Saturday 15th february 2025.
The Chairman of the Commission, Lawal Alhassan Faskari gave the assurance at a press briefing held at the Commission’s headquarters in Katsina.
According to him, the Commission had so far, distributed non sensitive materials to the 34 local government areas across the state, while sensitive election materials will be distributed at the eve of election day to ensure fairness to all the political parties contesting for the election.
Training
Faskari further said, over twenty thousand adhoc staff were recruited and trained on how to conduct the election.
“The Commission is very much set for the conduct of free, fair and credible election across the 34 local government areas of the state as scheduled,” he assured.
The Chairman appreciated role played by various stakeholders in ensuring successful preparation for the forthcoming election.
“At this point, on behalf of the Commission, I appreciated the cooperation and support by stakeholders, especially security agencies who have been providing security to the commission,” he said.
Faskari reminded the participating political parties on the need to wind off campaign activities 24 hours to election day, in accordance with the provision of the law.
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