The National People’s Power has requested the National Election Commission to promptly reschedule the conduct of the Local Government Election.
The NPP made the request in a letter to the Chairman of the Election Commission today (6).
The NPP letter states that March 9th Local that Government Election was postponed by the Election Commission indefinitely citing the lack of funds to conduct the election.
However, the letter added that funds have been allocated through the 2023 Budget for the conduct of elections while the Supreme Court on March 3 issued an injunction order informing the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance to release the allocated funds.
The National People’s Power said the Supreme Court has identified the importance of the conduct of the Local Government Election and is considering the election a basic fundamental right.
Therefore, the party requested the Election Commission to act accordingly and ensure the conduct of the election without delay.