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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Anambra has tasked the newly constituted Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC to be independent and transparent in its conduct of local government elections.
Chairman of the PDP in Anambra, Mr Chigozie Igwe, gave the charge on Thursday in Awka, in reaction to the constitution of the new ANSIEC.
Southeastposts com, had reported that Governor Chukwuma Soludo inaugurated a six-man ANSIEC board on Tuesday with Magistrate Chinelo Osakwe as chairman.
Igwe, who welcomed the constitution and inauguration of the electoral body, called on it to adhere to the principles of transparency, fairness, and impartiality before and during the elections.
The PDP in Anambra called on ANSIEC to ensure that all eligible voters are given the opportunity to participate in the electoral process without any form of intimidation or harassment.
Igwe stated that the party had commenced strategic preparations for the yet-to-be-scheduled local government elections just as he expressed confidence in the ability of the party to win a majority of the councils when it is conducted.
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