Uzodimma Inaugurates Imo State Independent Electoral Commission
GOVERNMENT
OF IMO STATE
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Uzodimma
Inaugurates Imo State Independent Electoral Commission
Imo State Governor,
Dist. Senator Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated the Imo State Independent Electoral
Commission (ISIEC), with a charge that members should use their position to
strengthen democracy at the grassroots.
He told the five-man
body led by Mrs. Pauline Onyeka as Chairman to go and strengthen the state
electoral infrastructure that will conduct and produce credible elections in
Imo State both now and in the future.
Performing the
inauguration at the Sam Mbakwe Executive Chambers, Government House, Owerri on Tuesday,
Governor Uzodimma said the new ISIEC is expected to “produce Chairmen and
Councilors with political integrity, strong in character irrespective of
political party, Local Government Area or Council.”
He harped on the need
for credible and reliable data for future elections and other statistical needs
of the state, especially as it relates to population.
The Governor assured
them of government’s support in funding and other logistics that will help them
to produce credible and consistent elections that will stand the test of time,
and enjoined them to discharge their duties without fear or favour. “If we don’t
strengthen the democratic system at the LGA level, the political system will
continue to be confronted with challenges in the state,” the Governor said.
In her acceptance
speech, Chairman of the Commission, Mrs. Pauline Onyeka promised, on behalf of
her members, to put in their best and asked for the prayers of Imo people to
enable them succeed.
She eulogised the
Governor for being gender sensitive, noting that Imo State is the first to have
a woman as the Chairman of a State Independent Electoral Commission. Mrs.
Onyeka promised not to disappoint the Governor and the entire people of Imo
State.
The Deputy Governor of
Imo State, Prof. Placid Njoku; the Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Rt.
Hon. Chiji Collins; His deputy, Rt. Hon. Amara Iwuanyanwu; and other members of
the State Expanded Executive Council witnessed the swearing in.
Oguwike Nwachuku
CPS/Media
Adviser to the Executive Governor of Imo State
June
2, 2020
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