Zulum restates commitment to free, credible LG poll

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has reiterated the commitment to facilitate the successful conduct of free and credible local government council election in the state.

Special Adviser to the governor on Public Relations and Strategy, Isa Gusau, said this in a statement on Monday in Maiduguri.

Gusau said the governor pledged to provide necessary support to the Borno state Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC) to enable it conduct the election.

BOSIEC had scheduled June 13, for election in all the 27 local government areas of the state.

“Gov. Zulum is committed to continually release all necessary funds to the BOSIEC which will independently organise free and credible election.

“He had earlier instructed that election should be held for chairmen and councillors in 27 local government areas and 312 wards of the state.

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“In response to the commitment demonstrated by the governor, the electoral body on Monday published in newspapers an approved time-table for the local government election, which was signed by the commission’s Chairman, Alhaji Abdu Usman.

“According to the published time-table, the commission will meet registered political parties and stakeholders on Thursday to fine tune the process, with the parties scheduled to hold primaries between April 16 and 18, while campaigns are to hold between May 15 and June 11.

“Gov. Zulum is committed to peaceful electoral processes in the state and enjoins residents to participate fully and lawfully,” Gusau said.