The Kwara Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC), says political party primaries for the state’s local government elections will be held from June 24 to 30.
According to a statement by the chairman of the KWSIEC, Muhammed Okanla, in Ilorin, the programme of activities will begin with a meeting with the leadership of all the registered political parties in the state, on Friday.
The statement said political parties would be expected to obtain and return nomination forms; KWSIEC 01 and KWSIEC 02; for chairmanship and councilorship elections between Monday, July 1 and 5, 2024.
He added that verification of candidates’ credentials would be held between July 8 and 19.
The statement read: “Display of names of candidates nominated by political parties to be posted on KWSIEC notice board: Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
“Training of ad-hoc staff in all the three senatorial districts: Saturday, July 27th to Wednesday, July 31st, 2024.
“Last day for withdrawal of candidate (if need be): Monday, August 5th, 2024; last day for publication of list of nominated candidates: Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.”
“Political party campaign starts on Monday, August 19 and ends on midnight of Thursday, September 19, 2024; elections day for chairmanship and councilorship positions: September 21, 2024; collection of Certificate of Return: Monday, September 23rd, 2024.”
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