Senate moves to establish LG electoral commission.
The Nigerian Senate has taken a significant step towards establishing the National Independent Local Government Electoral Commission (NILGEC)¹.
This new body will be responsible for conducting elections for the 774 local governments across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)¹.
The bill, sponsored by Senator Sani Musa, has passed its first reading¹.
NILGEC will operate independently, free from external influence, and will have its budget approved by the National Assembly to ensure financial independence¹.
The commission will consist of a Chairperson and six commissioners, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, each serving a five-year term, renewable once¹.
This move follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that barred state governors from retaining or utilizing funds meant for local governments¹.
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