The Katsina State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) has officially announced the date for the state’s Local Government Elections.
The announcement came during a press briefing held on Wednesday at the Commission’s Head Office near the Old Government House in G.R.A, Katsina.
The Chairman of SIEC, Alhaji Lawal Alhassan Faskari, led the session, outlining the commission’s preparations for the elections scheduled to take place on Saturday 15 February 2025.
Addressing a room filled with journalists and stakeholders, the Chairman emphasised the importance of free and fair elections in the democratic process. The election guidelines, along with the official timetable, he said will be distributed to all stakeholders in due course.
According to the chairman, “All interested and qualified candidates from the registered Political Parties in the State are free to contest the post of the Chairmanship and Councillorship after meeting all the requirements to contest as contained in the Guidelines which will be distributed to all stakeholders for guidance and compliance,” the chairman stated.
Representatives from various political parties, civil society organisations and election monitoring groups were present at the briefing.
The commission actively engaged with the attendees, addressing queries and concerns raised during the interactive session.
With the official date now set, the public is urged to actively participate in the democratic process.
Faskari emphasised the significance of citizens exercising their right to vote and encouraged all stakeholders to contribute to a successful and peaceful election.
“We appeal to all security agents in the State to provide adequate security coverage throughout the process especially in the frontline Local Government Areas with security challenges. We also urge citizens in the State to be Law abiding and shun any violence during the process,” Faskari said.
