PLASIEC Adjusts 2024 LG Elections Timetable

The Plateau state independent electoral commissions has adjusted the 2023 general election timetable earlier released in 2021.

PLASIEC last month announced october 9th as the date for local government elections.

Plangji Daniel Cishak, Chairman, PLASIEC told a press conference on Thursday in Jos that the adjustments is to ensure that Political parties that have earlier scheduled their Primaries and have notified the Commission within the period of protest and curfew in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis are not disenfranchised.

He said these adjustments "ensure that the election process continues smoothly while maintaining the integrity and fairness of the electoral system".

He insisted that PLASIEC remains fully committed to ensuring that all political parties can participate in the elections without any disadvantage.

Hon. Cishak reassured the public and all stakeholders that the rescheduling will not affect fairness or transparency of the election process as the commission is focused on providing a level playing field and equitable opportunity for all parties involved.

See adjusted timetable below.

PLATEAU STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION (PLASIEC)

NO. 7 JOHN MARK SAMCHI ROAD, P.M.B. 2277, JOS

REVISED NOTICE OF YEAR 2024 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS IN PLATEAU STATE

1.   As part of its mandate and in compliance with Part IV, Sections 16(1) and 22(1) of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission Law, 2016, Section 197(1) & (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended 2023) and Electoral Act, 2022, the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) wishes to notify the leadership of all political parties and the general public that elections shall be conducted in the Seventeen (17) Local Government Councils of Plateau State on Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 between 8.00am and 3.00pm.

2.   Consequently, all prospective candidates are expected to obtain nomination forms in respect of the election into the offices of Chairmen and Councillors of the 17 Local Government Councils from the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) Headquarters at No.7 John Mark Samchi Road, Jos from Friday, 16th August, 2024 to Monday, 19th August, 2024 between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm daily.

3.   The breakdown of the Election Timetable and Schedule of Activities is as shown below:

NO.	ACTIVITY	DATE	NEW/EXTENDED DATES	REMARKS
1	a.   Publication of Notice of Election b.   Release of Election Timetable c.   Release of Election Guidelines	Wednesday, 10th July, 2024	Same date	Section 22 of PLASIEC Law, 2016
2	Commencement of Campaign activities: Commencement of Campaign by Political Parties	Friday, 12th July, 2024	Same date	As determined by the Commission (See Sections 95-97 of the Electoral Act, 2022)
3	Conduct of Party Primaries including resolution of disputes arising from same and observation of same by the Commission	Friday, 29th July, 2024 to Thursday, 8th August, 2024	Friday, 29th July, 2024 to Thursday, 15th August, 2024	As determined by the Commission (See Section 84 of the Electoral Act, 2022)
4	Collection of Nomination Forms for Candidates by Political Parties	Friday 9th August, 2024 to Tuesday 13th August, 2024	Friday, 16th August, 2024 to Monday, 19th August, 2024	Section 23 of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
5	Submission of Nomination Forms for Candidates by Political Parties	Wednesday, 14th August, 2024 to Monday, 19th August, 2024	Tuesday, 20th August, 2024 to Friday, 23rd August, 2024	Section 23 of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
6	Publication of Personal Particulars of Candidates by the Commission	Wednesday, 21st August, 2024	Saturday, 24th August, 2024	Section 23(4) of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
7	Verification/Screening of Chairmanship Candidates and their Running Mates	Thursday, 22nd  August, 2024 to Saturday, 24th August, 2024	Monday, 26th August, 2024 to Wednesday, 28th August, 2024	Sections 31-32 of the Local Government Law, 2017 and Sections 101-102 of the Electoral Act, 2022
8	Verification and Screening of Councillorship Candidates	Monday, 26th August, 2024 to Friday, 30th August, 2024	Thursday, 29th August, 2024 to Monday, 2nd September, 2024	Sections 25-26 of the Local Government Law, 2017 and Sections 101-102 of the Electoral Act, 2022
9	Submission of List of Qualified/Cleared Candidates to the Political Parties by PLASIEC	Monday, 2nd September, 2024	Tuesday 3rd September, 2024	Section 26 of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
10	Receiving of Appeal Cases by PLASIEC	Wednesday, 4th September, 2024	Thursday 5th September, 2024	Sections 25-26 and 31-32 of the Local Government Law, 2017
11	Hearing of Appeal Cases by PLASIEC	Friday, 6th September, 2024	Saturday, 7th September, 2024	Sections 25-26 and 31-32 of the Local Government Law, 2017
12	Last Day for the Withdrawal by Candidate(s)/Replacement of withdrawn Candidate(s) by Political Parties	Monday, 9th September, 2024	Same date	Section 27(2) of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
13	Substitution of Withdrawn/Uncleared Candidates by Political Parties	Wednesday, 11th September, 2024	Same date	Section 27(2) of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
14	Screening of Substituted Candidates by PLASIEC	Friday, 13th September, 2024	Same date	Sections 25-26 and 31-32 of the Local Government Law, 2017
15	Collection of Nomination Forms by all Cleared-Substituted Candidates	Monday, 16th September, 2024	Same date	Section 27-28 of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
16	Submission of Nomination Forms by all Cleared-Substituted Candidates	Wednesday, 18th September, 2024	Same date	Section 27-28 of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
17	Publication of Final List of Nominated Candidates by the Commission	Saturday, 21st September, 2024	Same date	Section 26(1) of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
18	Submission of Names and Addresses of Polling Agents by Political Parties to the Commission	Monday, 23rd September, 2024	Same date	Section 36(1) of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
19	Publication of Official Register of Voters for the Election by the Commission	Monday 16th September, 2024	Same date	Section 10(4) of the Electoral Act
19	Publication of Notice of Poll by the Commission	Monday, 23rd September, 2024	Same date	Section 37 of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
20	Last day for Campaigns by Political Parties	Monday, 7th October, 2024 (12.00 mid-night)	Same date	Sections 94(1) & 96 of the Electoral Act, 2022
21	ELECTION DAY (8.00am-3.00pm)	Wednesday, 9th October, 2024	Same date	Section 32 of the PLASIEC Law, 2016
22	RUN-OFF/SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTION (IF ANY)	Saturday, 12th October, 2024	Same date	Section 32 of the PLASIEC Law, 2016

4.   In conclusion, all political parties and stakeholders are hereby enjoined to give their support and cooperation to PLASIEC, so as to organize, undertake and supervise a free, fair, credible and transparent Local Government Councils Election in Plateau State.

5.   Dated this 7th day of August, 2024

Sign

Mr. Plangji Daniel Cishak

Chairman