The Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), in a bid to ensure transparency and inclusiveness in the forthcoming elections, under the leadership of its Chairman, Professor George N. Chima, will on Saturday, September 21, unveil its programme of activities.
This important event, which will be held at the conference hall of ABSIEC Headquarters, Ugurube Layout, Umuahia, will bring together key political stakeholders and the general public.
The opening, scheduled to begin at 11:00, will be a crucial moment for political parties and other stakeholders to familiarise themselves with the electoral roadmap.
This follows the reconstitution of the commission on September 5, by the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti.
All chairmen and secretaries of the 18 registered political parties in Abia State are expected to attend the briefing, where ABSIEC's plans for the local government chairmanship and council elections will be revealed.
The Commissioner in charge of Voter Education, Information, Publicity and Empowerment, Hon Dr. Kelechi Kemjika Okere, in a statement on Friday, stressed the commission's commitment to an open and credible electoral process.
This development marks a critical step towards ensuring that grassroots governance thrives under democratic principles, with all eyes now on the commission’s efforts to uphold electoral integrity in the state.
