The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)has said that the commission has no constitutional power to conduct local council elections except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Chairman of the commission, Prof. MAHMOOD YAKUBUmade this known on the sidelines of a two-day induction retreat for INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), on Monday in Lagos.

Responding to the agitation seeking constitutional backing for INEC to be saddled with the responsibility of conducting local council elections, YAKUBU described it as ‘a constitutional matter’.

According to YAKUBU, unless necessary constitutional amendments are made, the commission will only continue to organise national and state elections.