As part of preparation for the Local Government Elections scheduled to hold on Saturday, September 2, 2023, the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) will meet with relevant stakeholders in the state on August 24, 2023.
In a statement, the Administrative Secretary, EDSIEC, Sunday A. Osayande, said the meeting with the stakeholders will hold at the Commission’s Conference Hall in Benin City.
He noted, “This is to inform the general public that the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission is organizing a stakeholders’ meeting scheduled as follows: Date: 24th August 2023; Venue: Conference Hall of the Commission, Plot 116 Oko-Ogba Road, 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 which will hold from 2.00pm to 5.00pm will have other stakeholders including Leaders of Market Women/Professional Associations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Youth Associations and Leaders of Religious Organization.