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Kwara government to hold LG poll on September 21

KWSIEC chairman Okanla Baba said in a statement on Thursday in Ilorin that the election would be held in all 16 local councils in the state.

• May 16, 2024
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Election[Credit:Premium Times Nigeria]

The Kwara Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC) has scheduled the state local government councils poll for September 21.

KWSIEC chairman Okanla Baba said in a statement on Thursday in Ilorin that the election would be held in all 16 local councils in the state.

”We will give a further breakdown of the election timetable of activities soon, all things being equal.

“We urge all stakeholders to follow our public communications and updates and get ready for the election within the time frame,” he said. 

(NAN)

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