Following the end of the tenure of 23 local government chairmen in Rivers State on Monday, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSEIC) has slated July 1st for stakeholders meeting to set the tone for local government elections.
The notice of the meeting was signed by the Chairman of the state’s Electoral Commission, RSEIC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli and made available to journalists on Wednesday night.
Enebeli in the notice called on all political parties and stakeholders to attend a meeting fixed for next month.
The Chairman of the Commission disclosed that the commission would unveil the timetable and guidelines for the 2024 Local Government Elections during the meeting scheduled to hold on July 1.
The notice reads, “The Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Justice Adolphus Enebell, hereby invites: Leaders of all registered Political Parties, Traditional Rulers, Security Agencies, Religious Organizations, the Media, Professional Organizations, Civil Society Groups, Non-Governmental Organizations Community Based Groups and the Electorate to general stakeholders meeting on Monday, 1s July, 2024 at the RSIEC Headquarters, 239-243 Aba Road, Port Harcourt by 10.00 am prompt.
“The highlight of the meeting will be the unveiling of the timetable and guidelines for the 2024 Local Government Elections in the state. All concerned should be seated at the RSIEC Auditorium by 09:45 am, please.”