Katsina electoral commission promises free, fair 2025 LG poll

The Katsina State Independent Electoral Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and credible local government election, scheduled for February 15, 2025.

The commission’s chairman, Lawal Al-Hassan Faskari, gave this assurance on Monday during the opening ceremony of a two-day orientation and training workshop for 21 newly recruited Electoral Officers in Katsina.

“The two-day training/orientation workshop for the newly recruited Electoral Officers is aimed at equipping them with everything they need to know before, during, and after the elections, which are scheduled for February 15, 2025, In-Sha-Allah, as per the approved timetable for the election,” Faskari stated.

The workshop aims to fill the gap created by recent retirements within the commission and prepare the new officers for their roles in the upcoming election.

Faskari emphasised the commission’s adherence to the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended), the State Electoral Laws, and other enabling laws, ensuring that all procedures, rules, and regulations governing the elections are strictly followed.

He further urged the participants to approach their training with diligence and focus, noting that their performance would be crucial to the success of the polls.

“The orientation programme will further equip the participants to discharge their responsibilities as Electoral Officers.

“I urge you all to pay close attention, comprehend everything you will learn, and follow the due processes as provided by the laws,” he said.

The Katsina electoral body continues its preparations to ensure a transparent and acceptable election, promising that all necessary measures will be taken to uphold the credibility of the 2025 local government polls.