The governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, is set to conduct Local Government elections in the state as the State House of Assembly passed the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission Bill into law.
The bill, which received support from the legislators, aims to empower the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) with the authority and resources necessary to oversee the local government elections.
The bill was read for the third time by the Speaker, Right Honourable Somtochukwu Udeze and it received broad support from the lawmakers.
The bill was passed for the second reading on Tuesday, where lawmakers expressed optimism that the development would enhance democratic governance at the grassroots level by enabling citizens to elect leaders who are directly accountable to them.
The move makes way for the much-anticipated local government elections and the setting up of a robust legal framework for their conduct.
The bill will come into force on June 5, 2024, immediately it is assented to by Governor Soludo.
Emmanuel Ukoh
