As part of preparation for the Local Government Elections scheduled for Saturday, September 2, 2023, the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) will meet with relevant stakeholders in the state on August 24, 2023.
A statement from the Commission signed by the administrative secretary, Sunday A. Osayande, said the meeting with the stakeholders will hold at the Commission’s Conference Hall in Benin City.
According to him, the first session of the meeting which will hold from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm will be attended by chairmen/secretaries of political parties, civil society organizations (CSOs) and security agencies.
Osayande said the second session scheduled for 2.00pm to 5.00pm, will host other stakeholders including leaders of market women/professional associations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), youth associations and leaders of religious organizations.