Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) has assured political parties and electorates that the adjustment in the upcoming Local Government election timetable will not alter activities of the election.

The new date was disclosed by AKISIEC Chairman, Elder ANIEDI IKOIWAK in a closed door meeting in his office with Chairmen of 19 registered political parties at AKISIEC headquarters in Uyo.

The commission is bringing forward the 2024 local government election date from Saturday 26^th October as earlier announced to Saturday 5^th October 2024.

IKOIWAK disclosed that AKISIEC Law provides for 90-150 days but that the announcement falls within 120 days from the date of issuance of notice of election.

The political parties are therefore expected to commence party primaries on Monday 22^nd July 2024, to be observed by AKISIEC according to the timetable.

Responding, the Chairmen of political parties expressed willingness to cooperate with the Commission, in fielding candidates for the 2024 local government election.