Pre-Election Press BriefingBy Forum of Civil Society Organization on Credible Election in Nigeria on Kaduna State Local Council Elections

Pre-Election Press Briefing
By Forum of Civil Society Organization on Credible Election in Nigeria on 
Kaduna State Local Council Elections

Date:_ October 18, 2024
Time:_ 3:00 pm
Venue:_ NUJ Sectariat Kaduna State 

Welcome Address
Ladies and gentlemen of the press, we welcome you to this briefing on the upcoming local council elections in Kaduna State, scheduled for Saturday, October 19. As a Civil Society Organization, we are committed to ensuring the success of this electoral process.

_Election Details_
preparation have been put in place by Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission(KDSIEC) , for the conduct of the chairmanship and Councellorship election scheduled for Saturday, October 19. While accreditations and voting will commence simultaneously by 8:00 am - 2:00 pm in line to the guidelines as stipulated by KDSIEC . Across the 23 local government areas in the State and 384 political wards while over 4million eligible voters are expected to freely elect the candidates of their choice across the political parties that will be participating in the Saturday Council poll. 

_Importance of Local Government Elections_

Local government elections are crucial for:
- Grassroots development
- Effective service delivery
- Accountability and transparency
- Citizen participation in governance

_Distribution of Materials_
KDSIEC have distributed both Sensitive materials which comprises of the following items across the 23 LGAs Ballot papers, result sheets, pen, tape voting ink, etc and 
- Non-sensitive materials: Voting booths, electoral officer kits, and voter verification devices .
Distribution commenced on October 15th and completed by October 18th. 

_Call to Action_

We urge:
1. All eligible voters to come out and exercise their civic duty on Saturday, October 19.
2. Citizens to report any electoral irregularities to the Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIEC) or security agencies.
3. Political parties to promote peaceful and issue-based campaigns.
4. Observers to ensure objective and impartial monitoring.

_Conclusion_

As we count down to the local council elections, we reaffirm our commitment to promoting democratic governance and citizen participation. We urge all stakeholders to work together to ensure a peaceful, credible, and inclusive electoral process. Let us harness this opportunity to shape the future of Kaduna State and entrench democratic values at the grassroots level. Together, we can build a stronger, more accountable, and more prosperous Kaduna State.



For further information or clarification, please contact:
Abdul Rasheed Shuaib 
Secretary of the Group 
08140592920

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