The Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) on Friday officially announced the timetable for the long expected Local Government elections with the election scheduled for November 2, 2024.


In accordance with the powers vested in the Commission under Part II, Paragraph 4(a) of the Third Schedule of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), ABSIEC has outlined key dates and activities leading up to the elections.



The election will mark a pivotal moment for grassroots governance in Abia State, as political parties prepare to field their candidates across the state’s local government areas.


The timetable details from the issuance of the Notice of Election to the actual voting day and potential run-offs.


Below is a breakdown of the key dates:

1. Notice of Election: Saturday, Sept 21,  2024


2. Political Party Primaries: Tuesday, Sept 24,   Wednesday, Oct 2,  2024


3. Submission of Candidates by Political Parties: Friday,  Oct 4,  – Sunday, Oct 6,  2024


4. Screening of Candidates by ABSIEC: Monday,  Oct  7,  – Wednesday,  Oct 9,  2024


5. Hearing of Appeals/Complaints by Screening Committee: Thursday,  Oct 10, – Friday,  Oct 11, 2024


6. Substitution/Screening of Substituted Candidates: Sunday, Oct 13  – Monday,  Oct 14,  2024


7. Final Publication of Candidate List: Tuesday,  Oct 15 – Wednesday, Oct 16,  2024


8. Electioneering Campaigns: Thursday,  Oct 17 – Thursday,  Oct 31, 2024


9. Notice of Polls: Friday, Oct 18,  2024


10. Local Government Elections: Saturday,  Nov. 2,  2024


11. Run-off Elections (if applicable): Sunday,  Nov 3,  2024


With political activity heating up across the state, all eyes are on the upcoming primaries, which will determine the candidates contesting in the election. The electoral body has emphasized its commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and transparent election process, and has urged all political parties and candidates to adhere to the guidelines set out in the timetable.


Abians are encouraged to stay informed and participate actively in this important democratic exercise that will shape the future of local governance in the state.