In a significant development, the Senate has introduced a new bill aimed at establishing a Local Government Electoral Commission. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Senator Sani Musa, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, seeks to create a federal agency responsible for conducting local government elections.
The “Local Government Independent Electoral Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2024” marks a crucial step towards ensuring the autonomy of local government elections and enhancing the democratic process at the grassroots level.
This move follows the recent granting of financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria, and is seen as a major milestone in the country’s democratic journey. If passed, the bill will provide a legal framework for the conduct of free, fair, and credible local government elections, and pave the way for a more robust and inclusive democratic process in Nigeria.
