The Ebonyi State House of Assembly (EBHA) Committee on Local Government and EBSIEC Matters has praised the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) for its excellent performance in past local government elections.
During a recent visit, the Committee, led by Chairman Hon Goodluck Obinna Mbam, acknowledged the reliability of EBSIEC members and urged them to maintain this standard in the upcoming local government elections.
EBHA Chief Whip, Hon. Nkemka Okoro Onumah, expressed the committee’s commitment to supporting government decisions for effective local government administration. Other committee members also commended the Commission’s dedication.
EBSIEC Chairman, Chief Barr. Jossy Eze, informed the committee that the next local government elections in Ebonyi state are set for June 2024. While highlighting the Commission’s achievements, he mentioned challenges such as insufficient funds and pending payments for Ad-hoc staff from the previous election.