Gombe to conduct LG election December

The Gombe state Independent Electoral Commission (GIEC) has given a 90-day notice to all interested political parties that want to participate in the local government elections, scheduled to hold December 19th, 2020.

The chairman of the commission, Mr. Sa’idu Shehu Awak , stated this during a meeting with concerned individuals, security agencies and political parties in the state  Thursday.

He urged the political parties to conduct their primary elections within the timeframe.

“I also call on the leadership of all political parties that intend to contest this election to impress it on their members and supporters to ensure that the state witness peace during their campaigns, primaries, election proper and thereafter,” he said.

Mr. Akwa pledged that the commission would be honest and transparent during the election, adding that they will give a copy of the guidelines, nomination forms and election timetable for guidance and compliance.

Also, the speaker, Gombe state House of Assembly, Mr. Abubakar Sadiq Kurba, called for peaceful conduct of the election.

Kurba pledged the assembly’s support for free and fair elections.

“As representatives of the people, whatever it will take to have a free, fair and credible election in December, we will do,” he said.

Thie speaker commended Governor Yahaya for strengthening democratic process at the local government levels to fast-track development at the grassroots

Also speaking, the state chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, (IPAC), Abdulhamid  Sadiq, urged political parties to participate fully in the election and also bear in mind that politics is not a do or die affair.

He also appealed to security agencies to put measures in place towards a successful election, just like they did during the 2015 general election, which was acclaimed free, fair and credible .

He also called on the media to enlighten the public about the importance of local government elections.

Mr. Sadiq also assured the commission, on behalf of all political parties, that they would abide by the rules and regulations stipulated by the election umpire.

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