Following the one week nation-wide strike that crippled activities in various states, the ekiti state independent election commission has postponed the state local government election earlier scheduled for January 21, 2012 to February 4, 2012.
The decision was reached after a meeting between the various political parties in ekiti state and the state independent electoral commission.
The chairperson of the commission, Mrs. abosede adelusi explained that the postponement is to enable the participating political parties prepare for the elections.
But despite the postponement Mrs. Abosede assured all parties involved of equal treatment.
In her words: “The election will now hold on Saturday, February 4, 2012. This means we are postponing the elections for two weeks.
“The period will allow us to train our ad-hoc staff and do other necessary preparations. It will also enable parties continue with their campaign.”
She also announced the resignation of a member of the commission, Alhaji Abduraheem Coker, who she said resigned for “personal reasons.”
