By Our Reporter
Local government council election in Gombe state would hold on December 1, 2020, Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission, Sa’idu Awak, has said.
Awak said the commission was working towards ensuring the conduct of a peaceful and transparent the election in line with the protocol recommended by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.
The chairman stated this at a meeting with stakeholders on Thursday, adding that a 90-day notice has been issued to all interested political parties who wish to participate in the elections.
He said, “All political parties should conduct their primary elections within the timeframe.
“I also call on the leadership of the all political parties that intend to contest this election to impress on their members and supporters to ensure that the state witness peace during their campaigns, primaries, election proper and thereafter.”
