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AKWA IBOM STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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A 2-day training and enlightenment seminar to Kickstart preparations for the 2024 LG Elections commenced on Wednesday 6th March 2024

July 26, 2024

A 2-day training and enlightenment seminar conducted by the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) to Kickstart preparations for the 2024 Local Government Elections in the State and equip her staff for the task of delivering on its key mandate to conduct free, fair and credible Local Government Election in Akwa Ibom State commenced on Wednesday 6th March 2024.

In a welcome address by the Chairman AKISIEC, Elder AniediAbasi Ikoiwak, the Chairman appreciated His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State Pastor Umo Eno, "whose unwavering support in this year's election the Commission believes will be a landmark success that will further consolidate the noble vision of the Arise Agenda".

In a paper presented by the keynote speaker, Professor Mike Ushie, Chairman Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), he addressed some emerging issues and challenges in Local Government Election in Nigeria such as independence and funding of State Independent Electoral Commission's (SIEC), vote buying and trading and voter apathy amongst others. Prof. Ushie pointed out that no system is perfect but requires continuous planning, dialogue and the cherished values of society to sustain the system.

Given the critical importance of human and material security before, during and after election, a second lecture was presented by the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State CP Ayilara Waheed Adedamola, which explored practical measures AKISIEC and security agencies would adopt to curb electoral violence and ensure adequate security of lives, property and election materials.

On Day 2 of the seminar, the State Attorney-General and Honorable Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Uko Essien Udom, SAN presented the third lecture on the topic: Legal framework for Local Government Elections in Akwa Ibom State

The AKISIEC boss emphasized that early preparations, availability of funds and Legal framework of the electoral processes are pivotal to the smooth conduct of the fast approaching 2024 Local Government Election. He also disclosed plans to improve efficiency and appealed for confidence in the Commission from the electorates and stakeholders.